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 Channelview and the Harris County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Channelview
Within 30 miles of Channelview there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 list an address in Channelview, and the rest are spread across Pasadena (15), Houston (9), and Baytown (6). Distances run up to about 14 miles. The closest is United Appliance Repair, about 0.7 miles away. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 1.0, 4.0 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 22 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 20 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 18 |
At the top of the Channelview list: Sears Appliance Repair (28.0 miles away, based in Liberty, 4.7 stars from 126 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Operation: Save Appliance (6.9 miles away, based in Baytown, 5.0 stars from 74 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ASI Appliance (1.0 miles away, 4.3 stars from 4,257 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Baytown (9.0 miles away, based in Baytown, 4.9 stars from 104 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Blinking light or error code
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Channelview
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 Channelview is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Channelview.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
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)
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)
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Channelview
Most ice machine calls in Channelview 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.
Before You Book in Channelview
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Channelview, TX
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
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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 Channelview technician a trip for parts.