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. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice makers and refrigerators at the top.
Ice Maker Repair Companies Near South El Monte
40 repair companies serve South El Monte from within 30 miles. 1 of them are based in South El Monte itself, and the rest are spread across Whittier (7), La Puente (4), and Alhambra (4). Distances run up to about 7 miles. Nearest on the list: Angry Chef Kitchen Repair, around 0.5 miles out. Of those, 9 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 31 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from South El Monte. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 2.0, 2.3 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 2 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 42 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 13 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 11 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
At the top of the South El Monte list: Sears Appliance Repair (7.8 miles away, based in Whittier, 4.5 stars from 419 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.9 miles away, based in Montebello, 4.6 stars from 207 reviews, lists Saturday hours); LG Washer, Dryer & Refrigerator Appliance Repair Group (4.9 miles away, based in Alhambra, 5.0 stars from 22 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (7.2 miles away, based in Pasadena, 4.3 stars from 708 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice tastes or smells off
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in South El Monte
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 South El Monte.
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Before You Work Near the Water Line
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)
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)
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for South El Monte, CA
Most ice maker calls in South El Monte 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 South El Monte
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: South El Monte, CA
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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 South El Monte technician a trip for parts.