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 Dumas, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Dumas, TX
We found 18 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Dumas. 1 of them are based in Dumas itself, and other nearby bases include Amarillo (11), Borger (3), and Dalhart (2). The farthest listed company is about 60 miles out. Appliances Repair & sales is the nearest, roughly 0.6 miles from Dumas. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 16 businesses. Dumas is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Dumas. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.6, 33.6, 34.2 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 3 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 7 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 18 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 3 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 10 |
At the top of the Dumas list: Appliances Repair & sales (0.6 miles away, 5.0 stars from 3 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Guerrero's Appliances (45.3 miles away, based in Amarillo, 4.8 stars from 375 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (33.6 miles away, based in Dalhart, 3.7 stars from 3 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Love's Appliance (34.2 miles away, based in Dalhart, 4.5 stars from 30 reviews).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Dumas
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- 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
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Dumas. Ice maker repair in Dumas.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
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?
Before replacing an ice machine in Dumas, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- 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?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Dumas, TX
Most ice machine calls in Dumas 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 Dumas
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Dumas, TX
Do you cover Dumas and nearby towns?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Why is my ice cloudy?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Dumas, TX
Ice Machine Repair Near Dumas
Before you call a Dumas 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.