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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Carthage and the Panola County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Carthage
Within 60 miles of Carthage there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Carthage itself, and other nearby bases include Shreveport (11), Tyler (6), and Longview (5). Distances run up to about 60 miles. Bulldawg Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.8 miles from Carthage. 1 of them mentions ice machine or refrigeration work in their listing or website. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 3.9 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Carthage is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Carthage. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 10 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 40 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 19 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 26.0, 27.4 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 12 |
The leading options for Carthage are Sears Appliance Repair (27.4 miles away, based in Marshall, 4.3 stars from 77 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Bulldawg Appliance Repair (0.8 miles away, 3.9 stars from 50 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Bossier City (41.4 miles away, based in Shreveport, 4.8 stars from 470 reviews); Mr. Appliance of East Texas (59.5 miles away, based in Tyler, 4.7 stars from 1,263 reviews).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Blinking light or error code
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Carthage
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 Carthage is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Carthage.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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)
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:
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 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?
- 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?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit 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.
Local Notes for Carthage
Most ice machine calls in Carthage 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 Carthage
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- 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?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Carthage, TX
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
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Before you call a Carthage 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.