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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Hereford and the Deaf Smith County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Hereford, TX
Within 60 miles of Hereford there are 18 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Amarillo (11), Clovis (4), and Plainview (2). Distances run up to about 59 miles. Across 18 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars. Nearest on the list: A-Accurate Appliance, around 32.2 miles out. Hereford is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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.
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 2 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 7 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 11 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 18 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 32.2, 36.7, 37.3 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 3 |
First up for Hereford: Guerrero's Appliances (42.7 miles away, based in Amarillo, 4.8 stars from 375 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (53.5 miles away, based in Clovis, 4.6 stars from 69 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Amarillo Appliance Repair Experts (38.7 miles away, based in Amarillo, 4.5 stars from 63 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Southwest Amarillo (37.3 miles away, based in Amarillo, 4.9 stars from 125 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
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 Hereford is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Hereford.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in Hereford, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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?
- 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Hereford
Most ice machine calls in Hereford 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.
Before You Book in Hereford
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- 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?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Hereford, TX
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
Why is my ice cloudy?
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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 Hereford technician a trip for parts.