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 Alvin and the Brazoria County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Alvin, TX
40 repair companies serve Alvin from within 30 miles. 1 list an address in Alvin, and other nearby bases include Pasadena (8), League City (6), and Houston (4). Distances run up to about 21 miles. Across 40 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 3.2 miles from Alvin.
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| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 20 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 22 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 43 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.2, 5.2, 7.9 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 20 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 4 |
Closest matches for Alvin: Mr. Appliance of League City (13.4 miles away, based in Friendswood, 4.8 stars from 765 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Superior Appliances Repair (21.2 miles away, based in Pasadena, 4.9 stars from 81 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.2 miles away, 4.4 stars from 84 reviews, lists Saturday hours); JB Appliance Repair & Home Services (16.9 miles away, based in League City, 4.9 stars from 394 reviews).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
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 Alvin. Ice maker repair in Alvin.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost 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)
Standard refrigerators should not be installed where temperatures drop below about 60°F or exceed 110°F; cold thickens compressor oil and heat can break it down and damage the sealed system. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Installation Location and Temperature
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 inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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 maker motor repair: $100–$350 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?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Alvin Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Alvin 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, §1301.053 (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 Alvin
- 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?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Alvin, TX
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Which areas near Alvin do these technicians cover?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
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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 Alvin technician a trip for parts.