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. The Balch Springs 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 Balch Springs, TX
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Balch Springs. 1 of them are based in Balch Springs itself, and the rest are spread across Dallas (22), Mesquite (7), and Garland (5). Distances run up to about 12 miles. The 31 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars. Balch Springs Appliance Repair Pros is the nearest, roughly 0.9 miles from Balch Springs.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Balch Springs. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listing Saturday hours | 45 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 11 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 22 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 2.7, 3.3 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 11 |
Closest matches for Balch Springs: Professional Appliance Repairs (20.2 miles away, based in Farmers Branch, 4.8 stars from 209 reviews); START Appliance repair (23.4 miles away, based in Plano, 4.9 stars from 44 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Highland Park (10.4 miles away, based in Dallas, 4.9 stars from 1,124 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Galo Appliance Repair (9.5 miles away, based in Garland, 4.9 stars from 507 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- White scale on the visible water parts
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Balch Springs
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Balch Springs. Ice maker repair in Balch Springs.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? 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)
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)
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in Balch Springs, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
What Balch Springs Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Balch Springs 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Balch Springs
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Balch Springs, TX
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Balch Springs
Ice Machine Repair Near Balch Springs
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 Balch Springs technician a trip for parts.