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 Los Osos list below starts with companies that show ice maker or refrigerator work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Maker Repair Companies Near Los Osos
19 repair companies serve Los Osos from within 60 miles. 1 list an address in Los Osos, and other nearby bases include Santa Maria (6), San Luis Obispo (4), and Lompoc (4). Distances run up to about 51 miles. 7 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: The Best Appliance Guy, around 0.4 miles out. Across 17 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars. Los Osos is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Los Osos. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 7 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 7 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 8.2, 9.0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 13 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 19 |
First up for Los Osos: Sears Appliance Repair (9.0 miles away, based in San Luis Obispo, 4.4 stars from 88 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (15.5 miles away, based in Atascadero, 4.6 stars from 241 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (35.4 miles away, based in Santa Maria, 4.5 stars from 110 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (33.0 miles away, based in Santa Maria, 4.4 stars from 46 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
What Gets Fixed on a Los Osos Ice Maker Call
An ice maker is only as good as the freezer around it. When food is soft too, the repair is a freezer repair. Freezer repair in Los Osos.
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Water Lines and Leaks
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Standard refrigerators should not be installed where temperatures drop below about 60°F or exceed 110°F; cold thickens compressor oil and heat can break it down and damage the sealed system. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Installation Location and Temperature
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Los Osos
Most ice maker calls in Los Osos 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).
Before You Book in Los Osos
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Los Osos, CA
Why is my ice maker not making ice?
Which areas near Los Osos do these technicians cover?
How do I reset my ice maker?
Why is my ice maker leaking?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Los Osos
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Write down the model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section and note whether the ice maker is in the door or the freezer. It saves a Los Osos technician a trip for parts.