When an ice machine in Kermit slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. The Kermit list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Kermit
Within 60 miles of Kermit there are 9 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Midland (6) and Odessa (3). Distances run up to about 60 miles. The closest is ASAP Laundry Equipment, about 37.8 miles away. The 8 rated companies in range average 3.5 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Kermit is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Kermit. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 3 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 7 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 37.8, 42.3, 44.1 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 3 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 9 |
First up for Kermit: Sears Appliance Repair (57.6 miles away, based in Midland, 3.7 stars from 50 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (44.1 miles away, based in Odessa, 3.5 stars from 43 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Professional Appliance Repair and installation services (57.2 miles away, based in Midland, 4.5 stars from 2 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Acn Appliance LLC (58.7 miles away, based in Midland, 3.6 stars from 79 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Blinking light or error code
- 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 Kermit. Ice maker repair in Kermit.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
After connecting the line, turn the water supply on and check every connection for leaks, and run tubing only where it will stay above freezing. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing an ice machine in Kermit, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 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?
- 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.
Around Kermit
Most ice machine calls in Kermit 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Kermit
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Kermit, TX
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
Which areas near Kermit do these technicians cover?
Are you affiliated with any ice machine brand?
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Before you call a Kermit 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.