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 Santa Monica and the Los Angeles County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Santa Monica
Within 30 miles of Santa Monica there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 13 of them are based in Santa Monica itself, and the rest are spread across Beverly Hills (9), Los Angeles (8), and Culver City (3). The farthest listed company is about 6 miles out. Of those, 7 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. The closest is Everest Tower Appliance Repair, about 0.4 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.9 stars across 36 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Santa Monica. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 14 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 49 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 14 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 29 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 0.4, 0.5 |
At the top of the Santa Monica list: NL Westside Appliance Repair (3.8 miles away, based in Los Angeles, 5.0 stars from 31 reviews, lists Saturday hours); SoCal Appliance Repair Pros (6.2 miles away, based in Beverly Hills, 4.9 stars from 263 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Santa Monica Appliance Repair Services (0.6 miles away, 4.7 stars from 82 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A+ Appliance Repair and Maintenance (0.4 miles away, 4.7 stars from 42 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Santa Monica
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 Monica.
Troubleshooting first? See samsung ice maker not working or whirlpool ice maker not working.
Ice Maker Safety Notes
After connecting the line, turn the water supply on and check every connection for leaks, and run tubing only where it will stay above freezing. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
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 dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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.
What Santa Monica Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Santa Monica 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 Santa Monica Repair Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Santa Monica, CA
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Which areas near Santa Monica do these technicians cover?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
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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 Santa Monica technician a trip for parts.