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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Abilene and the Taylor County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Abilene, TX
We found 10 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Abilene. 6 list an address in Abilene, and the rest are spread across Sweetwater (2), Winters (1), and Breckenridge (1). Distances run up to about 53 miles. Appliance Repair Abilene TX is the nearest, roughly 0.2 miles from Abilene. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 9 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Abilene is inside its regular service area.
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| Listed as refrigerator repair | 3 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 3 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 5 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 4 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 10 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 1.8, 2.1 |
The leading options for Abilene are Sears Appliance Repair (4.0 miles away, 4.5 stars from 249 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Abilene Appliance Repairs (7.3 miles away, 4.9 stars from 22 reviews); Appliance Doctor (2.9 miles away, 5.0 stars from 12 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sparks Appliance Service LLC (2.1 miles away, 5.0 stars from 33 reviews).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Blinking light or error code
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Abilene. Ice maker repair in Abilene.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Water, Drains and Power
After connecting the line, turn the water supply on and check every connection for leaks, and run tubing only where it will stay above freezing. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. 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:
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Abilene, TX
Most ice machine calls in Abilene come down to water supply, scale, drains and pumps, dirty condensers and harvest controls.
Texas has no separate appliance repair license; under the Plumbing License Law, appliance dealers and their employees may install and service appliances (other than water heaters) without a plumbing license when hooking up to existing openings with a code-approved appliance connector, while other gas or water piping work generally requires a plumbing license. Source: Plumbing License Law, Tex. Occ. Code ch. 1301, ยง1301.053 (Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners)
In Texas, you can check a license with the Texas plumbing Public License Search or report a problem to the Texas Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division.
Before You Book in Abilene
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Abilene, TX
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Which areas near Abilene do these technicians cover?
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Before you call a Abilene technician, check that the water supply valve is open, the machine has power, and the drain is not backed up. Note when it last made ice and whether it has been cleaned or descaled recently.