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. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice machines and refrigeration at the top.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Gatesville, TX
We found 19 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Gatesville. 1 list an address in Gatesville, and the rest are spread across Killeen (8), Temple (3), and Harker Heights (2). Distances run up to about 29 miles. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 1.0 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 17 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Gatesville. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 6 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.0, 19.3, 21.6 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 10 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 7 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 19 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 7 |
The leading options for Gatesville are Sears Appliance Repair (1.0 miles away, 4.5 stars from 96 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Waco (28.2 miles away, based in Woodway, 4.6 stars from 365 reviews); On Point Service Company (19.3 miles away, based in McGregor, 4.7 stars from 62 reviews); Searle’s Washer & Dryer Repair (28.5 miles away, based in Temple, 4.9 stars from 157 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Blinking light or error code
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Gatesville
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 Gatesville is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Gatesville.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Water, Drains and Power
Connect a refrigerator ice maker through a quarter-turn shut-off valve on a household cold-water supply line of at least 1/2 inch. 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:
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$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?
- 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 inlet valve: $100–$225 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: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Gatesville
Most ice machine calls in Gatesville 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.
Questions to Ask a Gatesville Repair Technician
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Gatesville, TX
How much does ice machine repair cost in Gatesville?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
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Ice Machine Repair Near Gatesville
Before you call a Gatesville 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.