Door-mounted ice makers on French door refrigerators work differently from the classic ice maker in the freezer, and they freeze up for different reasons. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving San Fernando and the Los Angeles County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving San Fernando, CA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of San Fernando. 6 list an address in San Fernando, and the rest are spread across Sylmar (3), Mission Hills (3), and Granada Hills (3). The farthest listed company is about 9 miles out. The closest is Marconi Appliance Services, about 0.3 miles away. Of those, 7 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Across 37 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.9 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from San Fernando. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 14 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 52 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 14 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 0.5, 0.8 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 22 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
The leading options for San Fernando are Next Level Appliance Repair (8.5 miles away, based in Sherman Oaks, 4.9 stars from 82 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ABS Appliance Repair LG & Thermador (6.1 miles away, based in Van Nuys, 5.0 stars from 23 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Al's Air Conditioning & Appliance Repair (7.9 miles away, based in Valley Village, 4.8 stars from 58 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sh Sherman Oaks Appliance (9.6 miles away, based in Sherman Oaks, 5.0 stars from 60 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in San Fernando
Troubleshooting first? See lg ice maker not working or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Before You Work Near the Water Line
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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)
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- 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?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit 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.
Local Notes for San Fernando
Most ice maker calls in San Fernando 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).
Questions to Ask a San Fernando Repair Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: San Fernando, CA
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Do technicians install ice maker kits?
Which areas near San Fernando do these technicians cover?
Why is my ice maker not making ice?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, San Fernando
Ice Maker Repair Near San Fernando
A note on when the ice stopped, whether the water dispenser works and the model number in hand make any ice maker repair in San Fernando faster and cheaper.