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. Below are the companies within reach of Del Rio, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Del Rio
Our data shows 5 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Del Rio. 3 list an address in Del Rio, and the rest are spread across Eagle Pass (2). Distances run up to about 52 miles. Across 5 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars. Nearest on the list: Big Dave's Appliance Repair - Appliance Installation and Repair in Del Rio TX, around 1.3 miles out. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Del Rio is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Del Rio. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 1 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 5 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.3, 1.3, 2.2 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 1 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 1 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 2 |
First up for Del Rio: West Chapoy Sales & Repair (1.3 miles away, 3.9 stars from 7 reviews); Fletcher's Home Appliance Sales & Repair (2.2 miles away, 4.5 stars from 17 reviews); Big Dave's Appliance Repair - Appliance Installation and Repair in Del Rio TX (1.3 miles away, 4.3 stars from 28 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (52.0 miles away, based in Eagle Pass, 4.0 stars from 8 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Blinking light or error code
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Del Rio
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Del Rio. Ice maker repair in Del Rio.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
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)
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)
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in Del Rio, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Del Rio, TX
Most ice machine calls in Del Rio 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 Del Rio
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Del Rio, TX
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Why is my ice cloudy?
How much does ice machine repair cost in Del Rio?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Del Rio
Ice Machine Repair Near Del Rio
A note on whether the machine is making no ice, slow ice or cloudy ice, plus the model number, makes any ice machine repair in Del Rio faster.