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. The Gonzales list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Gonzales
Within 60 miles of Gonzales there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Gonzales itself, and other nearby bases include San Marcos (9), Seguin (6), and Kyle (6). Of those, 1 mentions ice machine or refrigeration work by name. Apache Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 9.9 miles from Gonzales. Across 29 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars. Gonzales is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Gonzales. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 14 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 17 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 9.9, 23.6, 28.2 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 13 |
At the top of the Gonzales list: Coker Service of Austin (40.5 miles away, based in Kyle, 4.6 stars from 10 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Apache Appliance Repair (9.9 miles away, 4.1 stars from 28 reviews); C&W Appliance Repair Service (37.3 miles away, based in San Marcos, 4.9 stars from 74 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Guys (40.9 miles away, based in New Braunfels, 4.9 stars from 127 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Gonzales
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Blinking light or error code
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Gonzales
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Gonzales. Ice maker repair in Gonzales.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
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)
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. 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:
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Gonzales Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Gonzales 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 Gonzales
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- 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?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Gonzales, TX
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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 Gonzales faster.