An ice maker needs three things: water at enough pressure, a freezer cold enough to freeze it and a working mechanism to harvest the cubes. Most repairs fix one of those three. The Laguna Beach list below starts with companies that show ice maker or refrigerator work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Laguna Beach, CA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Laguna Beach. 6 list an address in Laguna Beach, and the rest are spread across Laguna Niguel (9), Mission Viejo (6), and Aliso Viejo (4). Distances run up to about 7 miles. Prime Laguna Beach Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.2 miles from Laguna Beach. 5 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.9 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Laguna Beach. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 12 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 12 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.2, 1.2, 1.3 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 18 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 45 |
At the top of the Laguna Beach list: My Appliance Crew (7.1 miles away, based in Irvine, 4.8 stars from 220 reviews, lists Saturday hours); OC Repairs (8.0 miles away, based in San Juan Capistrano, 5.0 stars from 57 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Solvanta Appliance Repair (5.9 miles away, based in Laguna Hills, 5.0 stars from 72 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ABS Thermador & GE Monogram Appliance Repair (3.6 miles away, 5.0 stars from 10 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Ice tastes or smells off
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
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Before You Work Near the Water Line
Use copper or PEX tubing for the ice maker connection; polyethylene tubing and piercing-type or small saddle valves are not recommended because they restrict flow and clog more easily. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Laguna Beach
Before you give up on the ice maker in Laguna Beach, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Laguna Beach
Most ice maker calls in Laguna Beach come down to the same handful of causes: water supply and pressure, a frozen fill tube, the water inlet valve, freezer temperature and the ice maker assembly itself.
California requires businesses that repair major home appliances such as refrigerators, ranges, dishwashers, washers and dryers for pay to register with the Bureau of Household Goods and Services as Major Home Appliance Service Dealers, including out-of-state providers serving California customers. Source: Application for Registration (Electronic and Appliance Repair Dealers) - Bureau of Household Goods and Services
In California, you can check a license with the CSLB Check a License or report a problem to the California Attorney General, Public Inquiry Unit (consumer complaint against a business).
Hiring a Repair Company in Laguna Beach
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Laguna Beach, CA
Which areas near Laguna Beach do these technicians cover?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Why is my ice maker not making ice?
Why is there ice built up around my ice maker?
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Before you call a Laguna Beach technician, make sure the ice maker is switched on, the bin is seated and the freezer is at 0 degrees or colder. Then check whether the water dispenser still works, which tells you water is reaching the refrigerator.