Ice machines make clear ice by running water over a cold plate or grid, and that water leaves minerals behind, which is why cleaning and descaling come up on so many repair calls. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice machines and refrigeration at the top.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Santa Teresa, NM
26 repair companies serve Santa Teresa from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across El Paso (24), Chaparral (1), and Socorro (1). The farthest listed company is about 28 miles out. The 23 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars. Stady's Appliance Services is the nearest, roughly 5.0 miles from Santa Teresa.
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| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 4 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 5.0, 5.5, 7.3 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 5 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 15 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 26 |
The leading options for Santa Teresa are SoBellas Home Services (5.5 miles away, based in El Paso, 4.8 stars from 2,773 reviews, lists Saturday hours); TOMS APPLIANCE (7.4 miles away, based in El Paso, 4.5 stars from 126 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (18.4 miles away, based in El Paso, 4.3 stars from 719 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Stady's Appliance Services (5.0 miles away, based in El Paso, 4.8 stars from 70 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
Refrigerator ice makers fail for different reasons than standalone machines. If yours is in the refrigerator door or freezer, the ice maker repair page for Santa Teresa is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Santa Teresa.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
Use copper or PEX tubing for the ice maker connection; polyethylene tubing and piercing-type or small saddle valves are not recommended because they restrict flow and clog more easily. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
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:
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 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?
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Around Santa Teresa
Most ice machine calls in Santa Teresa 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.
Questions to Ask a Santa Teresa Repair Technician
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Santa Teresa, NM
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Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
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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 Santa Teresa technician a trip for parts.