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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Carrollton and the Dallas County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Carrollton, TX
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Carrollton. 9 of them are based in Carrollton itself, and the rest are spread across Dallas (7), Lewisville (7), and Addison (5). Distances run up to about 8 miles. 1 lists ice machine or refrigeration work specifically. Appliance Repair Carrollton TX is the nearest, roughly 1.2 miles from Carrollton. The 33 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars.
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| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 27 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 25 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.2, 1.5, 1.7 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 45 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 25 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
First up for Carrollton: Ace Refrigeration and Appliance Repair (17.2 miles away, based in Keller, 4.9 stars from 1,857 reviews); Professional Appliance Repairs (4.8 miles away, based in Farmers Branch, 4.8 stars from 209 reviews); START Appliance repair (10.3 miles away, based in Plano, 4.9 stars from 44 reviews, lists Saturday hours); C&W Appliance Repair (7.9 miles away, based in Dallas, 4.9 stars from 2,767 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Carrollton
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Blinking light or error code
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Carrollton
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 Carrollton is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Carrollton.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice 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)
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)
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 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?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer 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.
Around Carrollton
Most ice machine calls in Carrollton 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 Carrollton
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- 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: Carrollton, TX
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Carrollton
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Before you call a Carrollton 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.