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 Santa Paula and the Ventura County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Santa Paula, CA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Santa Paula. The rest are spread across Camarillo (12), Oxnard (12), and Ventura (10). Nearest on the list: Prime Ventura Appliance Repair, around 7.4 miles out. 4 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. The 26 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Santa Paula. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 5 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 7.4, 8.1, 9.1 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 35 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 6 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 5 |
At the top of the Santa Paula list: Sears Appliance Repair (11.8 miles away, based in Ventura, 4.7 stars from 255 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (16.0 miles away, based in Thousand Oaks, 4.7 stars from 255 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Thousand Oaks Appliance Repair (20.8 miles away, based in Agoura Hills, 4.8 stars from 100 reviews, lists Saturday hours); iFix Appliances (25.4 miles away, based in Canoga Park, 4.7 stars from 67 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Santa Paula
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 Santa Paula. Freezer repair in Santa Paula.
Troubleshooting first? See ice maker not working or not making ice or samsung ice maker not working.
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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 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?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 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?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Santa Paula Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Santa Paula 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).
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Santa Paula
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Santa Paula, CA
Can you install an ice maker or hook up a water line?
Why is my ice maker frozen over?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Santa Paula
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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 Paula technician a trip for parts.