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. Below are the companies within reach of Hudson, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Hudson
21 repair companies serve Hudson from within 60 miles. Other nearby bases include Lufkin (4), Nacogdoches (3), and Jacksonville (3). Distances run up to about 60 miles. The 19 rated companies in range average 4.1 stars. The closest is Byars Appliance, about 0.7 miles away. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Hudson is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Hudson. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 21 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 4.6, 5.0 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 8 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 6 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 13 |
First up for Hudson: Advanced Appliance Repair LLC (5.6 miles away, based in Lufkin, 4.8 stars from 610 reviews); Byars Appliance (0.7 miles away, based in Lufkin, 4.9 stars from 18 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.6 miles away, based in Lufkin, 4.6 stars from 176 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (43.4 miles away, based in Livingston, 4.7 stars from 219 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Hudson
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Ice tastes or smells off
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
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 Hudson. Ice maker repair in Hudson.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
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)
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)
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 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 / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Hudson
Most ice machine calls in Hudson 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 Hudson
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Hudson, TX
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
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Before you call a Hudson 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.