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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Fredericksburg and the Gillespie County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Fredericksburg, TX
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Fredericksburg. 2 of them are based in Fredericksburg itself, and other nearby bases include San Antonio (18), Boerne (5), and Marble Falls (5). The farthest listed company is about 54 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 38 businesses. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 0.3 miles away. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Fredericksburg is inside its regular service area.
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.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 28 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 21 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 43 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 1.2, 22.5 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 21 |
Closest matches for Fredericksburg: Sears Appliance Repair (0.3 miles away, 4.7 stars from 222 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Next Service (1.2 miles away, 4.8 stars from 19 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ProStar Appliance Repair (54.2 miles away, based in San Antonio, 4.9 stars from 1,515 reviews, lists Saturday hours); King Appliance Service (50.2 miles away, based in San Antonio, 4.7 stars from 348 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- White scale on the visible water parts
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
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 Fredericksburg is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Fredericksburg.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
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)
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- 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 line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 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?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 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?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
Local Notes for Fredericksburg
Most ice machine calls in Fredericksburg 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.
Before You Book in Fredericksburg
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Fredericksburg, TX
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Before you call a Fredericksburg 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.