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. Below are the companies within reach of Harker Heights, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Harker Heights, TX
32 repair companies serve Harker Heights from within 30 miles. 2 list an address in Harker Heights, and other nearby bases include Georgetown (10), Killeen (8), and Temple (6). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. Across 28 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 stars. Nearest on the list: Supernova Appliance, around 0.8 miles out.
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.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 7 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 18 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 32 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.8, 1.7, 3.9 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
At the top of the Harker Heights list: Appliance Express (27.6 miles away, based in Georgetown, 4.8 stars from 4,508 reviews); Searle’s Washer & Dryer Repair (12.5 miles away, based in Temple, 4.9 stars from 157 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Universal Appliance Repair (6.3 miles away, based in Killeen, 4.8 stars from 126 reviews, lists Saturday hours); D&S Appliance repair (13.3 miles away, based in Temple, 4.5 stars from 43 reviews).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Blinking light or error code
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Ice tastes or smells off
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 Harker Heights. Ice maker repair in Harker Heights.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
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:
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 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?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Harker Heights
Most ice machine calls in Harker Heights 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 Harker Heights
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Harker Heights, TX
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
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Before you call a Harker Heights 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.