KitchenAid Ice maker
Problem: A two-year-old undercounter ice maker had stopped making ice.
The technician found the ice maker transformer and the circulation pump both needed replacing. Diagnostic visit only; no repair was carried out.
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South Pasadena · Appliance Repair · Residential + Out-of-Warranty · Same Day
Appliance Repair
South Pasadena, CA
Craftsman bungalows, Spanish Colonials, vintage kitchens — and all the modern appliances living alongside them. We cover all of South Pasadena 91030. Vintage stoves welcome. Same-day service, Saturdays available. OEM parts, 90-day warranty.
Same Day Appliance Repair Pasadena
(626) 376-4458We are a service-area business. We serve customers on-site across the area.
Same-Day Service
90-Day Warranty
OEM Parts
Licensed & Insured
UASA Member
Appliance Repair in South Pasadena — What Makes This City Different
When an appliance fails in South Pasadena, our techs at Same Day Appliance Repair trace it to a handful of patterns: vintage O'Keefe & Merritt ranges with corroded burner igniters and out oven pilots, LADWP hard-water scale (230–310 mg/L) on LG ice maker inlet valves, mineral-clogged Samsung dishwasher spray arms, and Maytag dryer thermal fuses blown from lint-blocked vent runs. We dispatch same-day across the Mission Street corridor, the Historic District, Marengo Avenue, and Meridian Avenue. $89 residential diagnostic, waived with repair. BHGS #A49573, EPA 608 Universal certified (#1346255700410).
South Pasadena is one of the best-preserved small cities in the San Gabriel Valley. The Craftsman bungalows along Marengo, Meridian, and Fairview Avenues, the Spanish Colonials and Victorians throughout the historic district — these homes have been maintained and loved for decades, and their kitchens reflect that.
A meaningful number of those kitchens still have vintage ranges — O'Keefe & Merritt, Wedgewood, Roper — running alongside modern dishwashers and refrigerators. We don't turn these away. If a vintage range can be repaired economically, we do it. If it can't, we'll tell you that directly rather than waste your time and money.
Hard water is a real factor in South Pasadena. LADWP water in this area runs 230–310 mg/L hardness, and older galvanized pipes in the 1920s–40s homes add iron. Ice maker inlet valves and dishwasher spray arms scale up faster than the national average — we test for this on every relevant South Pasadena call. It consistently matters here.
Diagnostic fee: $89 — waived with repair. Written estimate before we start. 90-day warranty. We're available Saturdays (Sunday by arrangement) — unlike some South Pasadena competitors who close all weekend.
Vintage range tip for South Pasadena: If you have an O'Keefe & Merritt, Wedgewood, or Roper still running in your Craftsman kitchen — these are worth keeping. Parts are still available for most common failures (burner igniters, pilot assemblies, oven thermostats). A $150–$250 repair on a range that cooks beautifully is almost always the right call. We assess vintage ranges honestly and won't push you toward unnecessary replacement.
South Pasadena Service
91030 · Vintage stoves welcome · Saturdays ok
(626) 376-4458 Schedule Online → Mon–Sat 8am–6pm · Sun by arrangement · Phone answered 24/7
$89 Diagnostic — credited if you repair
What We Repair in South Pasadena
Modern & vintage · All brands · Hard water aware · 91030
Refrigerator Repair
Not cooling · Hard water ice maker · Fan motor · Temperature off
Samsung · LG · GE · Whirlpool · Sub-Zero · Bosch
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Oven, Range & Vintage Stove
O'Keefe & Merritt · Wedgewood · Roper · Gas igniter · Oven thermostat
Vintage brands · GE · Samsung · Bosch · Wolf · Viking
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Washer Repair
Hard water inlet screens · Not draining · Not spinning · Error codes
LG · Samsung · Whirlpool · Maytag · Bosch · Speed Queen
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Dryer Repair + Vent Cleaning
Not heating · Older vent runs · Thermal fuse · Lint buildup
LG · Samsung · GE · Maytag · Whirlpool · Electrolux
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Dishwasher Repair
Hard water spray arm scale · Not draining · Spots · Error codes
Bosch · KitchenAid · Samsung · LG · GE · Miele
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Freezer & Ice Maker Repair
Hard water valve · Not freezing · Ice stopped · Frost buildup
Samsung · LG · GE · Whirlpool · Sub-Zero · Frigidaire
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Cooktop & Range Hood
Igniter issues · Gas burner · Induction not heating · Hood motor
GE · Bosch · Samsung · Wolf · Thermador · Broan
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Wine Cooler Repair
Temperature off · Compressor · Under-counter · Built-in
Sub-Zero · True · U-Line · Liebherr · Dacor
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COMMERCIAL KITCHENS
South Pasadena Mission Street Kitchen Service
South Pasadena's commercial kitchens are small, old, and clustered — Mission Street and the blocks around it, a handful along Fair Oaks, and not much else. These are restaurants and cafes in buildings that predate commercial kitchen design, run by operators who have been in the same room for years and who know exactly what their equipment does. That makes the work refreshingly specific: nobody here calls about a mystery, they call because the machine that has done the same thing for a decade started doing something else. It also makes it tight. Getting a walk-in panel or a range out of a Mission Street back-of-house is a genuine logistics problem, and the answer is usually that it does not come out, so the repair happens in place. Our techs plan for that before the truck leaves.
What we service
Commercial diagnostic $120 · waived when you approve the repair
Outdoor Kitchens & Patio Equipment
South Pasadena Yards and the Old Gas Service
South Pasadena backyards come attached to houses that are ninety and a hundred years old, and the outdoor equipment is plumbed into whatever that history left behind. A grill out here is frequently fed by a line that was run for something else entirely and extended twice since, through a yard that has been re-landscaped around it. That shows up as a grill that lights fine on one burner and starves on three, or a unit that works in the evening and not on a hot afternoon — pressure problems that read like burner problems and get diagnosed as burner problems by people who did not look upstream. The deep old canopy over these yards adds its own layer of litter into everything. Our techs put a gauge on the supply before condemning anything on a South Pasadena outdoor call, because on this housing stock the line is a real suspect.
BBQ grill repairOutdoor kitchen repairOutdoor refrigerator repairPatio heater repairGas fireplace repair
Diagnostic $89 · waived with repair
All of South Pasadena — 91030
Every neighborhood and street in the city
Mission Street corridor
91030
Historic District
91030
Marengo Avenue
91030
Meridian Avenue
91030
El Centro Street
91030
Fairview Avenue
91030
Diamond Avenue
91030
Arroyo Seco adjacent
91030
Key streets we service: Fair Oaks Ave · Mission St · Huntington Drive · Fremont Ave · Mound Ave · Garfield Ave
Recent Jobs in South Pasadena
Completed jobs from our service records: the appliance, what the technician found and what was done. Customer details are left out.
Why South Pasadena Calls Us Back
Vintage Range Friendly
O'Keefe & Merritt, Wedgewood, Roper — we assess these honestly. If parts are available and the repair makes economic sense, we do it. South Pasadena's Craftsman kitchens deserve technicians who understand vintage appliances.
Hard Water Aware
LADWP 230–310 mg/L plus older galvanized pipes means ice makers and dishwashers scale up faster than average. We test inlet valves and check for mineral deposits on every relevant South Pasadena call — it's that consistently a factor here.
Open Saturdays
Technicians work Mon–Sat 8am–6pm, Saturdays included. Sunday by arrangement; phone answered 24/7 — available on Saturdays when some South Pasadena competitors aren't. If your appliance breaks Saturday morning, call us and we can often fix it the same day.
90-Day Warranty, OEM Only
Every repair backed by 90 days on parts and labor. Genuine OEM parts only. $89 diagnostic waived with repair. Written estimate before we start. California licensed.
What customers nearby say
These reviews come from customers in nearby cities, not from South Pasadena — each is labelled with its real city and quoted word for word from Housecall Pro.
“Showed up the same day and on time, diagnosed the problem with the refrigerator quickly (blocked freon tube), replaced the section that was causing the issue, put new freon in the system, cleaned it all up, and everything is working beautifully. The whole affair took two and a half to three hours. Very pleasant experience. … Will use them again if I need repairs. I recommend this company. The manager explained everything clearly on the phone about the repair and cost, and was both professional and friendly.”
“Mike was at my house within 4 hours of calling SAME DAY APPLIANCE. Viking fridge is now ice cold. A bit pricey but worth it.”
“Excellent service call . The Technician arrived right on time. Installed the Ice maker straight on.”
Appliance Repair Costs in South Pasadena
Written estimate before we start. $89 diagnostic — waived with repair.
Vintage Range (O'Keefe, Wedgewood)
$150 – $300
Igniter contacts, pilot, thermocouple, oven thermostat
Refrigerator / Ice Maker
$150 – $400
Fan motor, hard water inlet valve, mineral flush
Dishwasher
$150 – $320
Hard water descaling + drain pump + spray arm
Washer / Dryer
$150 – $350
Drain pump, heating element, thermal fuse, vent
Modern Oven / Range
$150 – $400
Igniter, bake element, gas valve, calibration
Diagnostic Fee
$89
Waived when you proceed with the repair
Questions South Pasadena Customers Ask
Do you offer same-day appliance repair in South Pasadena, CA?
Yes. Our technicians cover all of South Pasadena 91030 — Mission Street corridor, Marengo Avenue, Meridian Avenue, El Centro, Fairview Avenue, Diamond Avenue, and all streets through the historic bungalow neighborhoods. Same-day visits when a technician is available — call early for the best chance. We're also available Saturdays.
Do you repair vintage ranges and O'Keefe & Merritt stoves in South Pasadena?
Yes. South Pasadena's Craftsman bungalows and Spanish Colonial homes often have vintage ranges — O'Keefe & Merritt, Wedgewood, Roper — that have been running for decades. We assess these honestly. If the parts are available and the repair makes economic sense, we do it. We won't turn away a vintage stove just because it's not a modern brand.
Does hard water in South Pasadena affect appliances?
Yes. LADWP water hardness in the South Pasadena area runs 230–310 mg/L, and older homes with galvanized supply pipes can add iron on top of that. This means ice maker inlet valves, dishwasher spray arms, and washing machine inlet hoses accumulate mineral deposits faster than the national average. We check and test for this on every South Pasadena call involving ice makers and dishwashers.
Are you available on weekends in South Pasadena?
Yes. Technicians work Mon–Sat 8am–6pm, Saturdays included. Sunday by arrangement; phone answered 24/7 — unlike some South Pasadena appliance companies that close all weekend. If your appliance breaks Saturday morning, you don't have to wait until Monday.
What is your diagnostic fee in South Pasadena?
Our diagnostic fee is $89, waived when you proceed with the repair. We give you a complete written estimate before starting any work. Most South Pasadena repairs run $150–$400 depending on the appliance.
What warranty do you offer on appliance repairs in South Pasadena?
All repairs come with a 90-day warranty on parts and labor. We use genuine OEM parts only. If the same issue returns within 90 days, we come back at no charge.
Do you also serve Pasadena, San Marino, and Alhambra?
Yes. Our South Pasadena service extends to Pasadena, San Marino, Alhambra, San Gabriel, Arcadia, and Monrovia. We're the closest team for all 91030 calls and cover the surrounding San Gabriel Valley cities as well.
What's the most common appliance repair our techs see in South Pasadena?
The most common South Pasadena calls our techs at Same Day Appliance Repair handle split between vintage O'Keefe & Merritt ranges — corroded burner igniters and out oven pilots in Craftsman bungalow kitchens — and modern failures like LADWP hard-water scale on LG ice maker inlet valves (often compounded by galvanized pipes), mineral-clogged Samsung dishwasher spray arms, and Maytag dryer thermal fuses blown by lint-blocked vents. We assess vintage stoves honestly and check for mineral scale on every relevant call. $89 residential diagnostic, waived with repair.
Are your South Pasadena appliance repairs licensed and insured?
Yes. Our techs at Same Day Appliance Repair are BHGS #A49573 registered, EPA 608 Universal certified (#1346255700410), with a 90-day warranty on parts and labor for every South Pasadena repair in 91030. We give you a written estimate before we start and use genuine OEM parts on both vintage ranges and modern appliances. $89 residential diagnostic, waived with repair.
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