Undercounter and built-in ice makers in kitchens, bars and outdoor kitchens fail for different reasons than a refrigerator ice maker: scale, drain problems and harvest faults lead the list. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving North Hobbs and the Lea County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Local Ice Machine Repair in North Hobbs, NM
6 repair companies serve North Hobbs from within 78 miles. The rest are spread across Odessa (2), Hobbs (1), and Seminole (1). Distances run up to about 77 miles. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 3.5 miles from North Hobbs. The 5 rated companies in range average 3.7 stars. North Hobbs is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from North Hobbs. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Appliance repair companies in range (78 mi) | 6 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.5, 27.1, 33.1 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 3 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 0 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 3 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 5 |
The leading options for North Hobbs are Sears Appliance Repair (3.5 miles away, based in Hobbs, lists Saturday hours); Fehr's Appliance Repair Center (27.1 miles away, based in Seminole, 3.0 stars from 1 reviews, lists Saturday hours); David's Appliance Repair (33.1 miles away, based in Plains, 4.8 stars from 4 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (77.4 miles away, based in Midland, 3.7 stars from 50 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in North Hobbs
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for North Hobbs. Ice maker repair in North Hobbs.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What North Hobbs Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in North Hobbs come down to water supply, scale, drains and pumps, dirty condensers and harvest controls.
New Mexico has no appliance-repair-only license; installing, repairing and servicing natural gas piping and listed gas appliances falls under the Construction Industries Division's MM-2 natural gas fitting classification. Source: CID License Classifications and Scopes (City of Albuquerque)
In New Mexico, you can check a license with the NM Regulation and Licensing Department, Construction Industries: Verify a License or report a problem to the New Mexico Department of Justice (Attorney General), Consumer Protection.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near North Hobbs
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: North Hobbs, NM
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
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Write down the brand, model and serial number from the label behind the front grille or inside the door, and note any blinking light or code. It saves a North Hobbs technician a trip for parts.