Ice makers are the most repaired part of a modern refrigerator, and the fault is often not the ice maker itself but the water or cold that feeds it. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Pacific Grove and the Monterey County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Pacific Grove
We found 32 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Pacific Grove. 3 list an address in Pacific Grove, and the rest are spread across Salinas (8), Santa Cruz (8), and Watsonville (4). The farthest listed company is about 28 miles out. Nearest on the list: Golden State Appliance Repair, around 0.4 miles out. Of those, 5 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. The 24 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Pacific Grove. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 32 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 0.9, 0.9 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 5 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 11 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 17 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 5 |
At the top of the Pacific Grove list: Golden State Appliance Repair (0.4 miles away, 4.9 stars from 208 reviews); Lighthouse Appliance Repair (26.0 miles away, based in Santa Cruz, 5.0 stars from 131 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (16.3 miles away, based in Salinas, 4.7 stars from 338 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (15.3 miles away, based in Salinas, 4.6 stars from 115 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Pacific Grove
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Pacific Grove
If the freezer itself is running warm, fix that first; an ice maker will not harvest until its mold is cold enough. See freezer repair for Pacific Grove. Freezer repair in Pacific Grove.
Troubleshooting first? See ge ice maker not working or lg ice maker not working.
Ice Maker Safety Notes
Connect a refrigerator ice maker through a quarter-turn shut-off valve on a household cold-water supply line of at least 1/2 inch. 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
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Pacific Grove
Before you give up on the ice maker in Pacific Grove, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
Around Pacific Grove
Most ice maker calls in Pacific Grove 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 Pacific Grove
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Pacific Grove, CA
Can you install an ice maker or hook up a water line?
How do I reset my ice maker?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Pacific Grove
Ice Maker Repair Near Pacific Grove
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 Pacific Grove technician a trip for parts.