Ice machines make clear ice by running water over a cold plate or grid, and that water leaves minerals behind, which is why cleaning and descaling come up on so many repair calls. The Gun Barrel City list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Gun Barrel City, TX
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Gun Barrel City. Other nearby bases include Mesquite (7), Dallas (5), and Rockwall (5). Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 34 businesses. Nearest on the list: G & S Appliance Repair, around 3.4 miles out. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Gun Barrel City is inside its regular service area.
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.
| Listing Saturday hours | 31 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 24 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.4, 19.1, 24.6 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 16 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 60 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 16 |
First up for Gun Barrel City: LCH Equipment Services llc (47.5 miles away, based in Greenville, 5.0 stars from 4 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Professional Appliance Repairs (59.3 miles away, based in Farmers Branch, 4.8 stars from 209 reviews); Galo Appliance Repair (45.9 miles away, based in Garland, 4.9 stars from 507 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of East Texas (46.2 miles away, based in Tyler, 4.7 stars from 1,263 reviews).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Gun Barrel City
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
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 Gun Barrel City is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Gun Barrel City.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
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:
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Gun Barrel City, TX
Most ice machine calls in Gun Barrel City 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.
Before You Book in Gun Barrel City
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- 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: Gun Barrel City, TX
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
How much does ice machine repair cost in Gun Barrel City?
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Ice Machine Repair Near Gun Barrel City
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 Gun Barrel City faster.