When an ice machine in Bulverde slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. The Bulverde 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 Bulverde, TX
40 repair companies serve Bulverde from within 30 miles. 1 of them are based in Bulverde itself, and the rest are spread across San Antonio (22), Boerne (5), and New Braunfels (3). The farthest listed company is about 18 miles out. Bulverde Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.6 miles from Bulverde. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 36 businesses.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 23 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 15 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 15 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.6, 4.1, 8.8 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
At the top of the Bulverde list: ProStar Appliance Repair (15.9 miles away, based in San Antonio, 4.9 stars from 1,515 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Comal & Guadalupe (17.4 miles away, based in New Braunfels, 4.8 stars from 1,033 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Matt's Appliance Care (9.4 miles away, based in San Antonio, 5.0 stars from 200 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Reon Appliance Repair Service (8.8 miles away, based in San Antonio, 4.9 stars from 120 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Bulverde
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
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 Bulverde is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Bulverde.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
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)
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
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:
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 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 / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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 Bulverde, TX
Most ice machine calls in Bulverde 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Bulverde
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- 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: Bulverde, TX
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More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Bulverde, TX
Ice Machine Repair Near Bulverde
Before you call a Bulverde 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.