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. Below are the companies within reach of Katy, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Katy
Within 30 miles of Katy there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 24 list an address in Katy, and the rest are spread across Richmond (7), Houston (4), and Fulshear (2). The farthest listed company is about 11 miles out. Across 40 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars. Nearest on the list: Appliance Repair Katy TX, around 0.7 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.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 17 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 35 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 49 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 17 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 1.0, 1.9 |
At the top of the Katy list: Steve Slaton Appliance Repair (2.2 miles away, 5.0 stars from 958 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Richmond TX (2.4 miles away, 4.7 stars from 548 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Max Appliance Repair (6.4 miles away, 4.8 stars from 3,773 reviews, lists Saturday hours); UltraFix Appliance Repair (7.1 miles away, based in Houston, 4.9 stars from 2,589 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Katy
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Ice tastes or smells off
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Blinking light or error code
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Katy
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Katy. Ice maker repair in Katy.
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)
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
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 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?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Katy, TX
Most ice machine calls in Katy 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 Katy
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Katy, TX
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
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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 Katy technician a trip for parts.