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. Below are the companies within reach of Bacliff, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Bacliff, TX
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Bacliff. Other nearby bases include Pasadena (13), League City (6), and Baytown (4). Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 38 businesses. JB Appliance Repair & Home Services is the nearest, roughly 4.1 miles from Bacliff.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Bacliff. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 4.1, 4.7, 5.2 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 20 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 22 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 19 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 45 |
The leading options for Bacliff are Mr. Appliance of League City (12.1 miles away, based in Friendswood, 4.8 stars from 765 reviews, lists Saturday hours); JB Appliance Repair & Home Services (4.1 miles away, based in League City, 4.9 stars from 394 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Baytown (17.6 miles away, based in Baytown, 4.9 stars from 104 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (18.1 miles away, based in Pasadena, 4.5 stars from 271 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Blinking light or error code
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 Bacliff is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Bacliff.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
Water, Drains and Power
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:
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator 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.
What Bacliff Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Bacliff 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Bacliff
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Bacliff, TX
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Bacliff, TX
Ice Machine Repair Near Bacliff
Before you call a Bacliff 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.