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 Alamo Heights and the Bexar County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Alamo Heights, TX
40 repair companies serve Alamo Heights from within 30 miles. 1 list an address in Alamo Heights, and the rest are spread across San Antonio (32), Converse (6), and Kirby (1). Distances run up to about 10 miles. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 37 businesses. Visionforge Appliance Repair Network is the nearest, roughly 0.5 miles from Alamo Heights.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 14 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 1.0, 2.6 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 22 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 14 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
At the top of the Alamo Heights list: ProStar Appliance Repair (5.2 miles away, based in San Antonio, 4.9 stars from 1,515 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.2 miles away, based in San Antonio, 4.5 stars from 915 reviews, lists Saturday hours); King Appliance Service (9.7 miles away, based in San Antonio, 4.7 stars from 348 reviews, lists Saturday hours); VoltFix Appliance Repair LLC (9.8 miles away, based in San Antonio, 5.0 stars from 325 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Blinking light or error code
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Alamo Heights
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Alamo Heights. Ice maker repair in Alamo Heights.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
Connect a refrigerator ice maker through a quarter-turn shut-off valve on a household cold-water supply line of at least 1/2 inch. 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
Before replacing an ice machine in Alamo Heights, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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 Alamo Heights, TX
Most ice machine calls in Alamo Heights 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.
Questions to Ask a Alamo Heights 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?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Alamo Heights, TX
How much does ice machine repair cost in Alamo Heights?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy 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 Alamo Heights technician a trip for parts.