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. Below are the companies within reach of Mathis, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Mathis, TX
Our data shows 26 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Mathis. Other nearby bases include Corpus Christi (11), Beeville (3), and Rockport (3). Distances run up to about 49 miles. Nearest on the list: Lopez Appliance Repair, around 20.1 miles out. Across 23 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.0 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Mathis is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Mathis. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 7 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 7 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 7 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 26 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 15 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 20.1, 20.5, 21.2 |
The leading options for Mathis are Star appliance repair (34.0 miles away, based in Corpus Christi, 4.9 stars from 1,554 reviews, lists Saturday hours); American Appliance Repair (36.4 miles away, based in Corpus Christi, 4.7 stars from 208 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (28.1 miles away, based in Alice, 4.3 stars from 109 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (23.0 miles away, based in Beeville, 4.2 stars from 88 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Mathis
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Blinking light or error code
- Ice tastes or smells off
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Mathis
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 Mathis is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Mathis.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 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?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Mathis
Most ice machine calls in Mathis 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 Mathis
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Mathis, TX
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Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
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Write down the brand, model and serial number from the label behind the front grille or inside the door, and note any blinking light or code. It saves a Mathis technician a trip for parts.