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. The South Pasadena list below starts with companies that show ice maker or refrigerator work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near South Pasadena
Within 30 miles of South Pasadena there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 4 of them are based in South Pasadena itself, and other nearby bases include Pasadena (16), Alhambra (4), and Los Angeles (4). The farthest listed company is about 5 miles out. 6 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. The closest is Reliable Appliance Fix And Repair, about 0.4 miles away. The 36 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 21 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 0.5, 0.5 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 9 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 11 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 43 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 2 |
First up for South Pasadena: A+ Appliance Repair and Maintenance (2.3 miles away, based in Pasadena, 4.7 stars from 210 reviews, lists Saturday hours); G and R Appliance Repair LLC (5.3 miles away, based in Glendale, 4.9 stars from 94 reviews, lists Saturday hours); LG Washer, Dryer & Refrigerator Appliance Repair Group (2.9 miles away, based in Alhambra, 5.0 stars from 22 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Freezer Brothers - Refrigerator repair service in Glendale (5.3 miles away, based in Glendale, 5.0 stars from 35 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in South Pasadena
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 Pasadena.
Troubleshooting first? See ge ice maker not working or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Before You Work Near the Water Line
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 line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 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 / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for South Pasadena, CA
Most ice maker calls in South Pasadena 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).
Before You Book in South Pasadena
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: South Pasadena, CA
Why is there ice built up around my ice maker?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Why is my ice maker not making ice?
How long does a new ice maker take to make ice?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, South Pasadena
Ice Maker Repair Near South Pasadena
A note on when the ice stopped, whether the water dispenser works and the model number in hand make any ice maker repair in South Pasadena faster and cheaper.