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 Lackland AFB, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Lackland AFB
Within 30 miles of Lackland AFB there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across San Antonio (37), Von Ormy (1), and Alamo Heights (1). Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars. Hillline Appliance Repair Systems is the nearest, roughly 5.0 miles from Lackland AFB.
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| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 5.0, 5.1, 5.7 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 44 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 25 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 16 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 16 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
At the top of the Lackland AFB list: ProStar Appliance Repair (13.4 miles away, based in San Antonio, 4.9 stars from 1,515 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Coast Appliance Repair & AC (7.4 miles away, based in San Antonio, 4.9 stars from 886 reviews, lists Saturday hours); King Appliance Service (14.1 miles away, based in San Antonio, 4.7 stars from 348 reviews, lists Saturday hours); VoltFix Appliance Repair LLC (13.8 miles away, based in San Antonio, 5.0 stars from 325 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Lackland AFB
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Lackland AFB
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Lackland AFB. Ice maker repair in Lackland AFB.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in Lackland AFB, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- 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?
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
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.
Local Notes for Lackland AFB
Most ice machine calls in Lackland AFB 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, §1301.053 (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.
Questions to Ask a Lackland AFB Repair Technician
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Lackland AFB, TX
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
Why is my ice cloudy?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
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Ice Machine Repair Near Lackland AFB
Before you call a Lackland AFB 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.