A standalone ice machine is a small refrigeration system of its own, with its own water valve, freezing plate or grid, harvest cycle and drain. 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 Repair Companies Near Athens
Our data shows 37 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Athens. 1 list an address in Athens, and other nearby bases include Tyler (7), Jacksonville (3), and Forney (3). Distances run up to about 60 miles. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 0.2 miles out. 1 of them mentions ice machine or refrigeration work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 33 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Athens is inside its regular service area.
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| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 10 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 19.1, 21.7 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 37 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 17 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
At the top of the Athens list: LCH Equipment Services llc (58.2 miles away, based in Greenville, 5.0 stars from 4 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (0.2 miles away, 4.5 stars from 128 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of East Texas (29.8 miles away, based in Tyler, 4.7 stars from 1,263 reviews); Riprock Appliance Repair (21.7 miles away, based in Chandler, 4.7 stars from 95 reviews).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
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 Athens is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Athens.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
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:
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 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?
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 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: $45–$150 per visit 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 Athens, TX
Most ice machine calls in Athens 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Athens
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- 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: Athens, TX
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Ice Machine Repair Near Athens
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 Athens technician a trip for parts.