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. Below are the companies within reach of Dripping Springs, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Dripping Springs, TX
40 repair companies serve Dripping Springs from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Austin (25), Buda (5), and Kyle (5). Distances run up to about 22 miles. Nearest on the list: Greenfield Appliance Repair Experts, around 11.1 miles out. 1 lists ice machine or refrigeration work specifically. Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Dripping Springs. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 17 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 11.1, 13.5, 13.8 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 44 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 17 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
Closest matches for Dripping Springs: Coker Service of Austin (20.5 miles away, based in Kyle, 4.6 stars from 10 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ProStar Appliance Repair (15.7 miles away, based in Lakeway, 5.0 stars from 76 reviews, lists Saturday hours); All Austin Repairs (20.2 miles away, based in Austin, 4.9 stars from 269 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Smart Appliance Repair (18.6 miles away, based in Austin, 4.9 stars from 241 reviews).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Dripping Springs
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Dripping Springs
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 Dripping Springs is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Dripping Springs.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or ice maker not working or not making ice.
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)
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)
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in Dripping Springs, 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?
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Dripping Springs
Most ice machine calls in Dripping Springs 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Dripping Springs
- 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?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Dripping Springs, TX
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
Which areas near Dripping Springs do these technicians cover?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Dripping Springs
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Before you call a Dripping Springs 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.