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 Fabens, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Fabens, TX
19 repair companies serve Fabens from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include El Paso (17), Horizon City (1), and Socorro (1). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. Across 16 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 stars. Geko appliances repairs is the nearest, roughly 10.1 miles from Fabens.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Listing Saturday hours | 12 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 19 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 4 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 2 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 10.1, 11.5, 18.1 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 2 |
At the top of the Fabens list: AAA Affordable Appliance Repair (18.1 miles away, based in El Paso, 4.5 stars from 784 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Max Quality Appliance (11.5 miles away, based in Socorro, 4.7 stars from 131 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (22.5 miles away, based in El Paso, 4.3 stars from 719 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Geko appliances repairs (10.1 miles away, based in Horizon City, 4.8 stars from 16 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Fabens
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Ice tastes or smells off
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Blinking light or error code
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 Fabens. Ice maker repair in Fabens.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Water, Drains and Power
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
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing an ice machine in Fabens, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- 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?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
What Fabens Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Fabens 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.
Questions to Ask a Fabens Repair Technician
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Fabens, TX
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Do you cover Fabens and nearby towns?
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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 Fabens technician a trip for parts.