Why a refrigerator fails differently in Costa Mesa
Refrigerators in older Costa Mesa kitchens usually gained their water supply as an addition, and the line took whatever route was easiest at the time. Under a floor, through an unconditioned space, or in a length of tubing that has been kinked behind the machine ever since. Dispenser and ice complaints here start at the line rather than at the valve.
The calls we get here
No water or ice, valve tests fine
The supply line — kinked behind the machine, or frozen where it passes through cold space.
Water under the machine
A saddle valve on an old retrofit line. They fail slowly and they are the first thing we look for on an older install.
What it usually runs
Most refrigerator jobs land between $150 and $450, parts included, and the $150 minimum service call is part of that rather than on top of it. You see the fault and approve the figure before anything is replaced.
Asked in Costa Mesa
- There is water under the fridge but the fridge seems fine.
- On an older retrofit the saddle valve on the supply line is the usual culprit. It fails slowly and the puddle gets blamed on the refrigerator, which is often in perfect health.