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. Below are the companies within reach of Forest Hill, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Forest Hill, TX
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Forest Hill. The rest are spread across Fort Worth (19), Arlington (10), and Crowley (4). The farthest listed company is about 10 miles out. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars. The closest is Kennedale Appliance Repair & Service, about 2.4 miles away.
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| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 42 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 12 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 14 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 24 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.4, 3.3, 4.3 |
Closest matches for Forest Hill: Ace Refrigeration and Appliance Repair (18.9 miles away, based in Keller, 4.9 stars from 1,857 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Arlington (4.5 miles away, based in Arlington, 4.8 stars from 565 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Superior Appliances Repair of Fort Worth (6.2 miles away, based in Fort Worth, 4.7 stars from 228 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Recovery (8.5 miles away, based in Arlington, 4.8 stars from 594 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Blinking light or error code
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Forest Hill
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Forest Hill. Ice maker repair in Forest Hill.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 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?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 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?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit 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.
Around Forest Hill
Most ice machine calls in Forest Hill 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.
Before You Book in Forest Hill
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Forest Hill, TX
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
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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 Forest Hill technician a trip for parts.