A standalone ice machine is a small refrigeration system of its own, with its own water valve, freezing plate or grid, harvest cycle and drain. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Ennis and the Ellis County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Ennis, TX
We found 29 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Ennis. 1 of them are based in Ennis itself, and the rest are spread across Dallas (8), Midlothian (3), and Cedar Hill (3). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. Billingsley Appliance Service is the nearest, roughly 0.6 miles from Ennis. Across 24 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Ennis. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.6, 6.2, 13.3 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 29 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 5 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 19 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 6 |
The leading options for Ennis are Reed's Appliance Repairs (6.2 miles away, based in Palmer, 4.8 stars from 277 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Mansfield (19.6 miles away, based in Midlothian, 4.6 stars from 532 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Reed's Appliance Repairs (19.8 miles away, based in Red Oak, 4.7 stars from 115 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (13.3 miles away, based in Waxahachie, 4.6 stars from 213 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Blinking light or error code
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Ennis
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 Ennis is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Ennis.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
Connect a refrigerator ice maker through a quarter-turn shut-off valve on a household cold-water supply line of at least 1/2 inch. 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
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 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?
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Ennis Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Ennis 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Ennis
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Ennis, TX
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Why is my ice cloudy?
Are you affiliated with any ice machine brand?
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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 Ennis technician a trip for parts.