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. The Bellaire list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Bellaire
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Bellaire. 4 of them are based in Bellaire itself, and the rest are spread across Houston (34), Missouri City (1), and Stafford (1). Across 32 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars. Bellaire Appliance Service is the nearest, roughly 0.3 miles from Bellaire.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Bellaire. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 4 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 0.4, 0.4 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 19 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 19 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 44 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 25 |
The leading options for Bellaire are Appliance Cowboys (3.5 miles away, based in Houston, 4.9 stars from 1,195 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Uptown Appliance Repair (6.5 miles away, based in Houston, 4.9 stars from 2,076 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mack appliance repair (6.5 miles away, based in Houston, 5.0 stars from 116 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A+ Appliance Repair and Maintenance (0.6 miles away, 4.5 stars from 32 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Blinking light or error code
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Ice tastes or smells off
- White scale on the visible water parts
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Bellaire
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 Bellaire is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Bellaire.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
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:
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 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: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
Around Bellaire
Most ice machine calls in Bellaire 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 Bellaire
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Bellaire, TX
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Bellaire, TX
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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 Bellaire technician a trip for parts.