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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving La Porte and the Harris County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near La Porte
40 repair companies serve La Porte from within 30 miles. 2 of them are based in La Porte itself, and other nearby bases include Pasadena (15), Baytown (6), and League City (5). The 37 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars. Nearest on the list: Local Appliance Repair Service, La Porte., around 1.6 miles out.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from La Porte. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 43 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 25 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.6, 1.8, 4.6 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 21 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 20 |
Closest matches for La Porte: Mr. Appliance of League City (11.2 miles away, based in Friendswood, 4.8 stars from 765 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Operation: Save Appliance (8.2 miles away, based in Baytown, 5.0 stars from 74 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Baytown (8.0 miles away, based in Baytown, 4.9 stars from 104 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (9.2 miles away, based in Pasadena, 4.5 stars from 271 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in La Porte
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 La Porte is the better fit. Ice maker repair in La Porte.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Water, Drains and Power
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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)
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:
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
- 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?
- 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?
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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for La Porte, TX
Most ice machine calls in La Porte 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 La Porte
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: La Porte, TX
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Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
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Ice Machine Repair Near La Porte
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 La Porte faster.