When an ice machine in Diboll slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Diboll and the Angelina County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Diboll, TX
20 repair companies serve Diboll from within 60 miles. Other nearby bases include Lufkin (4), Nacogdoches (3), and Jasper (3). The farthest listed company is about 60 miles out. Nearest on the list: Byars Appliance, around 9.1 miles out. The 19 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Diboll is inside its regular service area.
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| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 20 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 8 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 7 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 12 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 9.1, 9.3, 10.4 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 5 |
First up for Diboll: Advanced Appliance Repair LLC (10.4 miles away, based in Lufkin, 4.8 stars from 610 reviews); Byars Appliance (9.1 miles away, based in Lufkin, 4.9 stars from 18 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (9.3 miles away, based in Lufkin, 4.6 stars from 176 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (34.2 miles away, based in Livingston, 4.7 stars from 219 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Blinking light or error code
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Diboll
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 Diboll is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Diboll.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
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)
Standard refrigerators should not be installed where temperatures drop below about 60°F or exceed 110°F; cold thickens compressor oil and heat can break it down and damage the sealed system. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Installation Location and Temperature
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing an ice machine in Diboll, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 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?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
Around Diboll
Most ice machine calls in Diboll 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Diboll
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Diboll, TX
How much does ice machine repair cost in Diboll?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
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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 Diboll technician a trip for parts.