When an ice machine in Gladewater slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. Below are the companies within reach of Gladewater, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Gladewater, TX
16 repair companies serve Gladewater from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Tyler (6), Longview (5), and Hawkins (1). The farthest listed company is about 28 miles out. Nearest on the list: Major Appliance Service, around 9.8 miles out. The 15 rated companies in range average 4.0 stars.
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 | 16 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 9.8, 11.3, 11.4 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 5 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 6 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 4 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 4 |
At the top of the Gladewater list: Mr. Appliance of East Texas (28.0 miles away, based in Tyler, 4.7 stars from 1,263 reviews); 1st Rate Appliance Repair (15.3 miles away, based in Hawkins, 4.9 stars from 409 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (11.4 miles away, based in Longview, 4.5 stars from 206 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Johnson Service Center (13.5 miles away, based in Longview, 4.1 stars from 24 reviews).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Gladewater. Ice maker repair in Gladewater.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
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)
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:
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker motor 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?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Local Notes for Gladewater
Most ice machine calls in Gladewater 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.
Questions to Ask a Gladewater Repair Technician
- 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: Gladewater, TX
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
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Before you call a Gladewater 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.