Refrigerator ice maker not making ice MOST COMMON Ice production stopped completely | $120–$280 + module or valve if needed | Water inlet valve screen (scale clog — often free to clean), frozen fill tube (descaling), ice maker module failure, water supply check. |
Small or hollow ice cubes Cubes smaller than normal or with holes | $120–$240 Usually no parts — filter/scale | LA hard water scale buildup — water filter replacement and descaling resolves most small-cube complaints. We check filter status first. |
Ice maker leaking water Water dripping into freezer or onto floor | $150–$300 + inlet valve or drain if needed | Water inlet valve, fill tube alignment, ice tray seal, drain line. LA dry climate can cause seal drying and cracking. |
Ice maker making noise Grinding, rattling, or loud cycling | $140–$280 + module or gear if needed | Ice maker module gears, auger motor (French door models), ice bin positioning. Ice jam clearing often resolves noise. |
Standalone undercounter not making ice Unit runs but no ice produced | $180–$360 + pump or valve if needed | Water circulation pump, water inlet valve, condenser cleaning, scale buildup on evaporator. Hard water descaling first. |
Standalone undercounter cloudy/small ice Poor ice quality, scale buildup | $150–$280 Usually no parts — descaling | Descaling the evaporator and water circuit, water filter replacement, mineral removal. LA-specific common call. |
Ice dispenser not working Ice won't dispense from door | $140–$280 + auger motor or switch | Auger motor, dispenser switch, ice chute jam clearing. Ice chute jams are common in LA from moisture-heavy periods. |
Sub-Zero / Scotsman LUXURY Built-in and luxury standalone units | $280–$520+ + OEM parts (premium) | Sub-Zero ice makers use proprietary components. Scotsman commercial-grade residential units have specialized service requirements. |
Diagnostic fee Full diagnosis incl. hard water assessment | $89 Applied to repair | Includes water supply check, filter status, scale assessment, and full ice maker function test. |