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 Lago Vista and the Travis County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Lago Vista, TX
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Lago Vista. 1 of them are based in Lago Vista itself, and other nearby bases include Austin (18), Leander (14), and Cedar Park (6). The 39 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars. Leander Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.6 miles from Lago Vista.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lago Vista. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.6, 2.5, 5.7 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 30 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 19 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 19 |
First up for Lago Vista: Setpoint Services LLC (20.5 miles away, based in Pflugerville, 4.9 stars from 54 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ProStar Appliance Repair (5.7 miles away, based in Lakeway, 5.0 stars from 76 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Pacific Appliance Solutions INC (8.8 miles away, based in Leander, 5.0 stars from 90 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Patriot Appliance & Air Conditioning Repair Service (7.6 miles away, based in Leander, 4.8 stars from 605 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
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 Lago Vista. Ice maker repair in Lago Vista.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
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 Lago Vista, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 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 line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does 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.
Around Lago Vista
Most ice machine calls in Lago Vista 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 Lago Vista
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Lago Vista, TX
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
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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 Lago Vista faster.