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. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice machines and refrigeration at the top.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Kilgore
Our data shows 16 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Kilgore. The rest are spread across Tyler (6), Longview (5), and Arp (1). Distances run up to about 29 miles. Across 15 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.0 stars. Major Appliance Service is the nearest, roughly 8.4 miles from Kilgore.
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.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 16 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 4 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 8.4, 8.6, 8.8 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 4 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 5 |
At the top of the Kilgore list: Mr. Appliance of East Texas (28.6 miles away, based in Tyler, 4.7 stars from 1,263 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (11.6 miles away, based in Longview, 4.5 stars from 206 reviews, lists Saturday hours); 1st Rate Appliance Repair (23.8 miles away, based in Hawkins, 4.9 stars from 409 reviews); Johnson Service Center (8.8 miles away, based in Longview, 4.1 stars from 24 reviews).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Blinking light or error code
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
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 Kilgore. Ice maker repair in Kilgore.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
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)
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 inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Kilgore
Most ice machine calls in Kilgore 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 Kilgore
- 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: Kilgore, TX
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Which areas near Kilgore do these technicians cover?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
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Ice Machine Repair Near Kilgore
A note on whether the machine is making no ice, slow ice or cloudy ice, plus the model number, makes any ice machine repair in Kilgore faster.