When an ice machine in Alpine slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. The Alpine list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Alpine, TX
We found 6 appliance repair companies within 145 miles of Alpine. The rest are spread across Odessa (3), Fort Stockton (2), and Midland (1). The farthest listed company is about 144 miles out. Across 6 rated companies, the average public rating is 3.6 stars. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 58.8 miles away. Alpine is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Alpine. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Appliance repair companies in range (145 mi) | 6 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 3 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 0 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 3 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 6 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 58.8, 62.5, 125.0 |
First up for Alpine: Dc Appliance and Rv Repair- Pecos Tx, Monahans Tx, Fortstockton Tx (62.5 miles away, based in Fort Stockton, 4.4 stars from 38 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (58.8 miles away, based in Fort Stockton, 3.9 stars from 7 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (131.7 miles away, based in Odessa, 3.5 stars from 43 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Professional Appliance Repair and installation services (144.3 miles away, based in Midland, 4.5 stars from 2 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Blinking light or error code
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
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 Alpine is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Alpine.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
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)
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)
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- 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?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Alpine, TX
Most ice machine calls in Alpine 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 Alpine Repair Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Alpine, TX
How much does ice machine repair cost in Alpine?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Alpine, TX
Ice Machine Repair Near Alpine
Before you call a Alpine 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.