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. The Galveston list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Galveston, TX
Our data shows 22 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Galveston. 2 of them are based in Galveston itself, and the rest are spread across League City (6), Friendswood (3), and La Marque (2). Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 21 businesses. M & M Appliances is the nearest, roughly 5.4 miles from Galveston.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Galveston. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 7 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 16 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 7 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 5.4, 6.9, 9.5 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 8 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 22 |
Closest matches for Galveston: Mr. Appliance of League City (27.5 miles away, based in Friendswood, 4.8 stars from 765 reviews, lists Saturday hours); JB Appliance Repair & Home Services (21.0 miles away, based in League City, 4.9 stars from 394 reviews); Appliance Repair Galveston TX (6.9 miles away, 5.0 stars from 3 reviews, lists Saturday hours); GEARHEAD APPLIANCE REPAIR LLC (17.3 miles away, based in Dickinson, 4.8 stars from 24 reviews).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Galveston. Ice maker repair in Galveston.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Water, Drains and Power
Use copper or PEX tubing for the ice maker connection; polyethylene tubing and piercing-type or small saddle valves are not recommended because they restrict flow and clog more easily. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing an ice machine in Galveston, 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?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Around Galveston
Most ice machine calls in Galveston 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Galveston
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Galveston, TX
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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 Galveston technician a trip for parts.