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 Farmers Branch, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Farmers Branch
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Farmers Branch. 3 of them are based in Farmers Branch itself, and the rest are spread across Dallas (12), Carrollton (9), and Irving (6). The closest is Appliance Repair, about 1.6 miles away. 1 of them mentions ice machine or refrigeration work in their listing or website. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 26 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 20 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.6, 1.9, 2.2 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 47 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 22 |
The leading options for Farmers Branch are Ace Refrigeration and Appliance Repair (17.7 miles away, based in Keller, 4.9 stars from 1,857 reviews); Professional Appliance Repairs (2.7 miles away, 4.8 stars from 209 reviews); START Appliance repair (11.7 miles away, based in Plano, 4.9 stars from 44 reviews, lists Saturday hours); C&W Appliance Repair (3.5 miles away, based in Dallas, 4.9 stars from 2,767 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Ice tastes or smells off
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Farmers Branch
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 Farmers Branch is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Farmers Branch.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
After connecting the line, turn the water supply on and check every connection for leaks, and run tubing only where it will stay above freezing. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing an ice machine in Farmers Branch, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- 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?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Farmers Branch Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Farmers Branch 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 Farmers Branch
- 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?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Farmers Branch, TX
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Why is my ice cloudy?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Farmers Branch, TX
Ice Machine Repair Near Farmers Branch
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 Farmers Branch faster.