When an ice machine in Lockhart slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. The Lockhart list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Lockhart
40 repair companies serve Lockhart from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Austin (13), San Marcos (9), and Kyle (6). Distances run up to about 26 miles. 1 lists ice machine or refrigeration work specifically. Nearest on the list: Hill Country Appliance, around 9.6 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 29 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lockhart. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 15 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 14 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 9.6, 13.0, 13.7 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 46 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 16 |
At the top of the Lockhart list: Coker Service of Austin (13.0 miles away, based in Kyle, 4.6 stars from 10 reviews, lists Saturday hours); C&W Appliance Repair Service (15.9 miles away, based in San Marcos, 4.9 stars from 74 reviews, lists Saturday hours); City Appliance Services (15.8 miles away, based in San Marcos, 4.7 stars from 252 reviews); Central Texas Appliance (15.4 miles away, based in San Marcos, 4.8 stars from 46 reviews).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Blinking light or error code
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 Lockhart is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Lockhart.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
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)
Standard refrigerators should not be installed where temperatures drop below about 60°F or exceed 110°F; cold thickens compressor oil and heat can break it down and damage the sealed system. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Installation Location and Temperature
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing an ice machine in Lockhart, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit 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.
Around Lockhart
Most ice machine calls in Lockhart 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Lockhart
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Lockhart, TX
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Do you cover Lockhart and nearby towns?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Lockhart, TX
Ice Machine Repair Near Lockhart
Before you call a Lockhart 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.