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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Hempstead and the Waller County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Hempstead, TX
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Hempstead. The rest are spread across Katy (13), Magnolia (6), and Tomball (4). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. Across 38 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars. The closest is Appliance Service Center, about 11.0 miles away.
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| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 16 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 29 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 33 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 43 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 16 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 11.0, 15.9, 18.2 |
At the top of the Hempstead list: Steve Slaton Appliance Repair (28.1 miles away, based in Katy, 5.0 stars from 958 reviews); Houston Pro Appliance Repair (18.7 miles away, based in Hockley, 4.9 stars from 159 reviews, lists Saturday hours); On Premise Appliance Repair (25.9 miles away, based in Cypress, 4.9 stars from 133 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Richmond TX (25.5 miles away, based in Katy, 4.7 stars from 548 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Ice tastes or smells off
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Blinking light or error code
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
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 Hempstead is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Hempstead.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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 inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 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?
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 Hempstead
Most ice machine calls in Hempstead 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 Hempstead 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?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Hempstead, TX
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Hempstead, TX
Ice Machine Repair Near Hempstead
Write down the brand, model and serial number from the label behind the front grille or inside the door, and note any blinking light or code. It saves a Hempstead technician a trip for parts.