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 Friendswood, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Friendswood, TX
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Friendswood. 3 of them are based in Friendswood itself, and other nearby bases include Pasadena (15), League City (6), and Manvel (3). Across 38 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars. The closest is H & S Appliance Repair, about 2.2 miles away.
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.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 43 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 21 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 22 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.2, 3.2, 3.7 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 21 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 2 |
The leading options for Friendswood are Mr. Appliance of League City (3.2 miles away, 4.8 stars from 765 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (12.7 miles away, based in Pasadena, 4.5 stars from 271 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Superior Appliances Repair (11.5 miles away, based in Pasadena, 4.9 stars from 81 reviews, lists Saturday hours); JB Appliance Repair & Home Services (8.6 miles away, based in League City, 4.9 stars from 394 reviews).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Friendswood
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- White scale on the visible water parts
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Ice tastes or smells off
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Friendswood
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Friendswood. Ice maker repair in Friendswood.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
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)
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
Before replacing an ice machine in Friendswood, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $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?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $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?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator 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 Friendswood
Most ice machine calls in Friendswood 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Friendswood
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Friendswood, TX
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Why is my ice cloudy?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
How much does ice machine repair cost in Friendswood?
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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 Friendswood faster.