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Commercial Price List · Los Angeles · 2026

Commercial Ice Machine Repair Cost in Los Angeles

Labor rates for commercial ice machine repair — Hoshizaki, Manitowoc, Scotsman, Ice-O-Matic. Not making ice, slow production, water issues. LA hard water is a primary factor.

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BHGS #A49573 · BBB Accredited Business · Commercial diagnostic $120
Typical Labor Range
$240–$480
commercial ice machines · labor only
Commercial diagnostic$120
Not making ice$240–$440
Slow production$200–$380
Water / drain issues$200–$360
Hoshizaki / Manitowoc$280–$480
Warranty90 days
All prices are labor only. Parts quoted separately after diagnosis.
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How Our Commercial Pricing Works

Commercial ice machines in Los Angeles face a specific challenge: LA water at 300–400 mg/L TDS is among the hardest in the US. Scale buildup on evaporator plates, water inlet valves, and distribution tubes reduces ice production efficiency and causes premature component failure. Regular descaling and water filtration are essential in LA — not optional maintenance.

We diagnose before quoting. The $120 commercial diagnostic includes checking water supply, filter status, scale buildup, refrigeration system, and mechanical components. Many ice machine performance issues in LA resolve with descaling and filter replacement — no major component failure.

💧 LA hard water — the ice machine killer

Los Angeles 300–400 mg/L TDS water builds scale on ice machine evaporator plates 3–4x faster than the national average. If your ice machine has never been descaled, or not descaled in the past 6 months, scale buildup is almost certainly affecting production. We check scale levels on every ice machine service call and include descaling when it's the root cause of the performance issue.

Commercial Labor Rates — Los Angeles 2026

Commercial Ice Machine Repair Cost in Los Angeles — labor rates

All prices are labor only. Parts quoted separately. $120 commercial diagnostic applied to repair total when you approve the work.

Repair TypeLabor RangeWhat’s Typically Involved
Not making ice at all MOST COMMON
Machine runs but produces no ice
$240–$440
+ parts per diagnosis
 Water inlet valve (scale clog — cleaning often fixes), evaporator check, refrigerant, harvest valve. Water supply and filter check first.
Slow ice production
Low output, takes much longer per batch
$200–$360
Often no parts — scale/filter
 Scale buildup on evaporator plates (descaling), clogged water distribution tubes, water filter replacement. LA hard water primary cause.
Ice machine descaling service
Maintenance or scale-caused performance issue
$200–$300
No parts needed
 Full descaling of evaporator, water circuit, distribution system. Recommended every 3–6 months in LA. Prevents premature failure.
Water leak
Water on floor, leaking from unit
$200–$360
+ valve or drain if needed
 Water inlet valve, drain valve, water distribution tube, drain line clearing.
Ice quality issues
Cloudy, soft, or malformed ice cubes
$180–$320
Often no parts — filter/scale
 Water filter replacement, descaling, water supply pressure check. Cloudy ice in LA is almost always a hard water issue.
Harvest failure
Ice not dropping from evaporator plates
$240–$420
+ harvest valve or thermostat
 Harvest valve, harvest thermostat, hot gas valve. Ice stuck on evaporator after freeze cycle.
Refrigerant / compressor
Machine not cooling properly
$300–$480
+ parts per diagnosis
 Refrigerant charge, compressor assessment. EPA-certified technician for refrigerant work.
Hoshizaki / Manitowoc / Scotsman PREMIUM
All failure types
$280–$480
+ OEM parts
 Brand-specific diagnostic protocols, OEM components. Hoshizaki KM series and Manitowoc Indigo series are common in LA commercial kitchens.

All prices are labor only. Parts quoted separately. Commercial diagnostic $120 applied to repair. Quote on-site before starting. 90-day warranty on parts and labor.

Real Cost Examples

Recent commercial repairs in LA

Hollywood Restaurant
"Hoshizaki KM-515 making half the ice it used to"

Scale buildup on evaporator plates from LA hard water — last service 14 months ago. Full descaling and filter replacement. Production back to normal output.

Labor$280
PartsReplacement filter: $45
Diagnostic (applied)−$120
Total paid$205
Downtown Bar
"Ice machine not making any ice — water isn't flowing"

Manitowoc — water inlet valve screen completely blocked with mineral scale. Cleaned screen, flushed water circuit. Full production restored.

Labor$240
PartsNone
Diagnostic (applied)−$120
Total paid$120

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Ice machine not producing?

$120 commercial diagnostic, same-day service. LA hard water is likely involved — we check scale first.

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