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Ice Maker Repair — Book a Visit Today
We repair refrigerator ice makers, and the fix usually comes down to one part, so call us and tell us what the ice looks like. Ice makers quit in stages: cubes shrink, then clump, then the bin sits empty while the freezer hums along fine. Usual suspects are a frozen fill tube, a tired water inlet valve, a worn ejector motor or gearcase, a clogged filter, or a thermostat that never tells the harvest cycle to start. Coastal humidity and Valley heat both push these parts harder than the spec sheet expects. Our visit starts with a water test, then a forced harvest cycle, then a look at the line behind the unit. We work on freestanding, built-in, under-counter, and stacked-kitchen setups, and we know how condo buildings handle shutoffs.
Call (888) 352-5066- You reach a person, not a menu
- Open every day
- The quote comes first, in writing
Taking calls until 5:00 PM PT
The ice maker symptoms we hear most
- "No ice at all, but water still works" Ejector motor, module, or a failed thermostat up in the icemaker head
- "The cubes are hollow and tiny" Low water fill from a restricted inlet valve, clogged filter, or kinked supply line
- "Everything froze into one big block" Slow leak at the fill tube or valve seeping between cycles
- "Ice tastes like the freezer smells" Old filter, stale cubes sitting too long, or an open water line picking up odors
- "Water puddles under the fridge after it drops ice" Overfill, cracked fill cup, or a misaligned bin and door gasket letting warm air in
Safe things to check first
Worth a look before you call — sometimes it saves you the visit.
- 1Look behind the unit and make sure the saddle valve or shutoff is fully open, with no sharp bend in the copper or plastic line.
- 2Check the freezer temperature. Most ice makers stall above about 10°F, so a warm freezer explains a slow bin.
- 3Confirm the wire bail arm or shutoff switch isn't propped up by a bag of frozen food.
- 4Dump the bin, note the time, and see whether any fresh cubes drop within a few hours so you can tell us the real rate.
Guides & troubleshooting
How an independent local shop compares
| LA Metro Appliance Repair | Big-box repair chains | Handyman listings | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quote in writing before a wrench comes out | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ |
| A real person answers, 7 days a week | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ |
| Every major brand, gas or electric | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| No manufacturer targets to hit | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ |
| Techs who know the local housing | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ |
What homeowners say after the visit
“Booked online at night, callback the next morning. Smooth from start to finish.”
Tricia S.Mesa, AZ“They had the dishwasher rack rollers on the truck. Twenty minutes, done, gone.”
Bruce K.Anaheim, CA“The written quote listed the part number. I checked it online and the price was fair. Hired.”
Diane R.Stockton, CAIce Maker Repair — quick answers
Why did my ice maker stop after I changed the water filter?
Air gets trapped in the line during a filter swap. Run several quarts of water through the dispenser to purge it. If the filter is aftermarket or seated crooked, flow may stay too low for a full fill. Call us if cubes stay hollow.
Can you fix the ice maker without replacing the whole refrigerator?
Usually yes. Most failures are one part: inlet valve, module, motor, thermostat, or fill tube heater. We find the specific point of failure and repair that assembly instead of swapping everything behind it.
My under-counter ice machine is in a condo. Do you need building access?
Sometimes. Under-counter units share a drain and a supply line that may pass through a wall or into a common chase. Let your HOA know we're coming. Tell us the building rules when you call us and we'll plan the window.
How long does a typical ice maker visit take?
Diagnosis is quick. A water test and a forced harvest cycle tell us most of it. Repairs vary with the part. Once a new icemaker is in, expect a few hours before the first full batch drops.
Is a leaking ice maker urgent?
Treat it as urgent. Water that seeps into the freezer floor or down the cabinet side can reach flooring and subfloor. Shut the supply valve, dry what you can reach, and get it looked at before the ice bridge grows.
Do you service built-in and stacked-kitchen refrigerators?
We do. Built-ins need a careful pull-out so cabinet trim and flooring stay intact. Apartment stacked layouts often mean tight clearance around a laundry unit. Send us a photo of the space and we'll bring the right tools.
How it works
- Step 1
Tell us the symptom
Call us or type it into the form. Leaking, buzzing, not draining, a blinking code. We ask a few questions and write down your brand and model so the van gets loaded right.
- Step 2
We pick a window
We build arrival windows around real traffic instead of wishful thinking. Tell us about gate codes, HOA elevator hours, or a tight parking situation, and we plan the route around it.
- Step 3
Diagnose, then repair
The tech opens the machine, tests the part that failed, and tells you what he found in plain words. Nothing gets ordered or replaced until you approve it. Common parts ride along in the van.
- A real person answers
- Open 7 days
- Written quote before work starts
Why homeowners call us
- Stacked units and tight closetsApartment and condo laundry usually sits in a closet with two inches of clearance. We pull, service, and reset stacked washer-dryer sets without wrecking the drywall or the drain pan underneath.
- Coastal air, valley heatNear the water, salt air rusts hinges and control boards. Inland, heat cooks compressors and dryer vents. So we check for the wear your zip code causes, not only the part you called about.
- HOA-aware visitsBuildings have rules: loading dock windows, service elevators, insurance paperwork, quiet hours. We work inside those limits so your manager stays calm and the repair still happens on schedule.
- Four states, one callCalifornia, Nevada, Arizona, and Oregon. Same intake, same questions, same plain talk about the repair. One number to remember when the second home or the rental unit acts up.
- All major brands, gas & electricEvery major appliance brand, gas and electric, handled by an independent shop.
- Straight answersIf replacing beats repairing, you hear it from us first.
Ice Maker Repair
Small faults become big ones on a schedule of their own
Describe the symptoms and we'll book the visit — takes about a minute.
- A real person answers
- Open 7 days
- Written quotes
- All major brands
- Gas & electric
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