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 Hondo list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Hondo, TX
Within 30 miles of Hondo there are 12 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Hondo itself, and the rest are spread across Devine (3), San Antonio (3), and Bandera (2). Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 10 businesses. The closest is General Appliance Repair, about 0.9 miles away.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Hondo. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 1 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 17.2, 21.2 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 12 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 3 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 1 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 6 |
First up for Hondo: Assured Service Appliance Repair (24.8 miles away, based in San Antonio, 5.0 stars from 55 reviews); Around The Clock Appliance Repair (29.9 miles away, based in San Antonio, 4.8 stars from 269 reviews, lists Saturday hours); 1st Choice Appliance (17.2 miles away, based in Castroville, 5.0 stars from 9 reviews, lists Saturday hours); General Appliance Repair (0.9 miles away, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Ice tastes or smells off
- White scale on the visible water parts
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 Hondo is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Hondo.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Water, Drains and Power
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)
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
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:
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice maker motor 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?
- 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.
What Hondo Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Hondo 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Hondo
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Hondo, TX
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
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Before you call a Hondo 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.