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. The Lufkin 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 Lufkin
19 repair companies serve Lufkin from within 60 miles. 4 of them are based in Lufkin itself, and other nearby bases include Nacogdoches (3), Jasper (3), and Jacksonville (3). Distances run up to about 59 miles. Across 18 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 0.6 miles out. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Lufkin is inside its regular service area.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.6, 1.3, 1.8 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 6 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 8 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 12 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 19 |
The leading options for Lufkin are Advanced Appliance Repair LLC (1.3 miles away, 4.8 stars from 610 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (0.6 miles away, 4.6 stars from 176 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Byars Appliance (4.3 miles away, 4.9 stars from 18 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Doctor (1.8 miles away, 4.1 stars from 26 reviews).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Lufkin
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Blinking light or error code
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Lufkin. Ice maker repair in Lufkin.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
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)
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)
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in Lufkin, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 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
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.
What Lufkin Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Lufkin 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 Lufkin Repair Technician
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Lufkin, TX
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
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Before you call a Lufkin 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.