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 Eagle Pass, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Eagle Pass
Our data shows 5 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Eagle Pass. 2 of them are based in Eagle Pass itself, and the rest are spread across Del Rio (3). The 5 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 0.6 miles away. Eagle Pass is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Eagle Pass. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 1 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 60 miles | 5 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 1 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.6, 1.3, 50.7 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 1 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 2 |
First up for Eagle Pass: Sears Appliance Repair (0.6 miles away, 4.0 stars from 8 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Allen Appliance Repair Team (1.3 miles away, 5.0 stars from 2 reviews, lists Saturday hours); West Chapoy Sales & Repair (50.7 miles away, based in Del Rio, 3.9 stars from 7 reviews); Fletcher's Home Appliance Sales & Repair (53.3 miles away, based in Del Rio, 4.5 stars from 17 reviews).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Ice tastes or smells off
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
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 Eagle Pass is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Eagle Pass.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator 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 Eagle Pass, TX
Most ice machine calls in Eagle Pass 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 Eagle Pass
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Eagle Pass, TX
Why is my ice cloudy?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Do you cover Eagle Pass and nearby towns?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Eagle Pass
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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 Eagle Pass faster.