Undercounter and built-in ice makers in kitchens, bars and outdoor kitchens fail for different reasons than a refrigerator ice maker: scale, drain problems and harvest faults lead the list. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice machines and refrigeration at the top.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near DeSoto
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of DeSoto. 1 of them are based in DeSoto itself, and the rest are spread across Dallas (22), Grand Prairie (4), and Cedar Hill (3). Distances run up to about 15 miles. The 30 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars. DeSoto Appliance Repair & Service is the nearest, roughly 1.6 miles from DeSoto.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 45 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 15 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.6, 2.6, 3.3 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 14 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 23 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
At the top of the DeSoto list: Ace Refrigeration and Appliance Repair (29.4 miles away, based in Keller, 4.9 stars from 1,857 reviews); Professional Appliance Repairs (23.8 miles away, based in Farmers Branch, 4.8 stars from 209 reviews); Reed's Appliance Repairs (6.1 miles away, based in Red Oak, 4.7 stars from 115 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Mansfield (12.9 miles away, based in Midlothian, 4.6 stars from 532 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- White scale on the visible water parts
- 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 DeSoto is the better fit. Ice maker repair in DeSoto.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in DeSoto, 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?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- 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?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 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?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for DeSoto
Most ice machine calls in DeSoto 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.
Before You Book in DeSoto
- 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: DeSoto, TX
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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 DeSoto technician a trip for parts.