Ice machines make clear ice by running water over a cold plate or grid, and that water leaves minerals behind, which is why cleaning and descaling come up on so many repair calls. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Lake Dallas and the Denton County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Lake Dallas
40 repair companies serve Lake Dallas from within 30 miles. 2 of them are based in Lake Dallas itself, and the rest are spread across Denton (11), Lewisville (9), and Frisco (5). Distances run up to about 11 miles. The closest is Lake Dallas Refrigerator Repair, about 0.6 miles away. The 33 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
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| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 23 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 20 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 22 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.6, 0.6, 3.4 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 42 |
At the top of the Lake Dallas list: Ace Refrigeration and Appliance Repair (16.8 miles away, based in Keller, 4.9 stars from 1,857 reviews); Professional Appliance Repairs (16.7 miles away, based in Farmers Branch, 4.8 stars from 209 reviews); START Appliance repair (17.7 miles away, based in Plano, 4.9 stars from 44 reviews, lists Saturday hours); J&J Appliance Service (9.8 miles away, based in Denton, 5.0 stars from 495 reviews).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Blinking light or error code
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
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 Lake Dallas is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Lake Dallas.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
Connect a refrigerator ice maker through a quarter-turn shut-off valve on a household cold-water supply line of at least 1/2 inch. 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
Before replacing an ice machine in Lake Dallas, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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 Lake Dallas
Most ice machine calls in Lake Dallas 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.
Questions to Ask a Lake Dallas Repair Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Lake Dallas, TX
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Do you cover Lake Dallas and nearby towns?
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Before you call a Lake Dallas 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.