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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Kaufman and the Kaufman County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Kaufman
Within 30 miles of Kaufman there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Garland (9), Mesquite (7), and Dallas (6). Premier Appliance Services is the nearest, roughly 10.3 miles from Kaufman. Across 32 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
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 | 24 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 10.3, 11.3, 13.4 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 5 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 5 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 41 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
The leading options for Kaufman are Galo Appliance Repair (25.6 miles away, based in Garland, 4.9 stars from 507 reviews, lists Saturday hours); R3M Appliance Repair (23.1 miles away, based in Rockwall, 5.0 stars from 253 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Kaufman County Appliance Repair (14.4 miles away, based in Forney, 4.9 stars from 173 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Elite Appliance Solutions - Rockwall (23.8 miles away, based in Rockwall, 4.7 stars from 182 reviews).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Kaufman
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Kaufman
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 Kaufman is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Kaufman.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
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)
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in Kaufman, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- 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?
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Kaufman
Most ice machine calls in Kaufman 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 Kaufman
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Kaufman, TX
How much does ice machine repair cost in Kaufman?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Kaufman
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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 Kaufman technician a trip for parts.