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 Hitchcock 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 Hitchcock, TX
Within 30 miles of Hitchcock there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Pasadena (11), League City (6), and Friendswood (3). The farthest listed company is about 29 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 39 businesses. Nearest on the list: Dial Viking Appliance Repair, around 6.1 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.
| Listing Saturday hours | 33 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 6.1, 7.0, 8.9 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 43 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 14 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 14 |
At the top of the Hitchcock list: Mr. Appliance of League City (20.3 miles away, based in Friendswood, 4.8 stars from 765 reviews, lists Saturday hours); JB Appliance Repair & Home Services (15.4 miles away, based in League City, 4.9 stars from 394 reviews); Superior Appliances Repair (27.8 miles away, based in Pasadena, 4.9 stars from 81 reviews, lists Saturday hours); GEARHEAD APPLIANCE REPAIR LLC (11.3 miles away, based in Dickinson, 4.8 stars from 24 reviews).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Hitchcock
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Hitchcock
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 Hitchcock is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Hitchcock.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Water, Drains and Power
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)
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)
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing an ice machine in Hitchcock, 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?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Hitchcock
Most ice machine calls in Hitchcock 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 Hitchcock Repair Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Hitchcock, TX
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
Do you cover Hitchcock and nearby towns?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Hitchcock, TX
Ice Machine Repair Near Hitchcock
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 Hitchcock technician a trip for parts.