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 Fate, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Fate
40 repair companies serve Fate from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Garland (14), Rockwall (5), and Mesquite (4). The closest is Hines Appliance, about 3.0 miles away. 1 lists ice machine or refrigeration work specifically. The 32 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.0, 4.5, 5.2 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 16 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 26 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 16 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
At the top of the Fate list: LCH Equipment Services llc (16.9 miles away, based in Greenville, 5.0 stars from 4 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Professional Appliance Repairs (26.2 miles away, based in Farmers Branch, 4.8 stars from 209 reviews); START Appliance repair (21.4 miles away, based in Plano, 4.9 stars from 44 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Galo Appliance Repair (14.1 miles away, based in Garland, 4.9 stars from 507 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Fate
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Ice tastes or smells off
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 Fate is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Fate.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
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
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in Fate, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 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?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 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?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Fate Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Fate 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Fate
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Fate, TX
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Before you call a Fate 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.