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. Below are the companies within reach of Santa Ana, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Maker Repair Companies Near Santa Ana
40 repair companies serve Santa Ana from within 30 miles. 19 list an address in Santa Ana, and other nearby bases include Tustin (7), Irvine (6), and Costa Mesa (3). The farthest listed company is about 4 miles out. Nearest on the list: Appliance Palacios, around 1.1 miles out. Of those, 5 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Across 30 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 36 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 6 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.1, 1.1, 1.2 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 7 |
First up for Santa Ana: Davis Appliance Subzero & Wolf Repair (5.8 miles away, based in Orange, 4.8 stars from 152 reviews, lists Saturday hours); OC Appliance Doctor (4.3 miles away, based in Anaheim, 4.9 stars from 177 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (1.6 miles away, 4.7 stars from 546 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.2 miles away, based in Costa Mesa, 4.7 stars from 155 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
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Santa Ana
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 Santa Ana.
Troubleshooting first? See whirlpool ice maker not working or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Water Lines and Leaks
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)
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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 Santa Ana
Most ice maker calls in Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Santa Ana, CA
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A note on when the ice stopped, whether the water dispenser works and the model number in hand make any ice maker repair in Santa Ana faster and cheaper.