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 McAllen, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near McAllen
40 repair companies serve McAllen from within 30 miles. 24 of them are based in McAllen itself, and other nearby bases include Mission (4), Edinburg (4), and Pharr (3). The farthest listed company is about 17 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 37 businesses. OC Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.3 miles from McAllen.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 0.6, 0.6 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 6 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 5 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 25 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 41 |
First up for McAllen: Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Solutions LLC (2.2 miles away, 4.9 stars from 101 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Trooper's Appliance Repair (6.7 miles away, based in Mission, 4.9 stars from 266 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Treviño Appliance - Sales, Service & Parts (4.4 miles away, based in Pharr, 4.7 stars from 232 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Adrian's Appliance Service (10.6 miles away, based in Edinburg, 4.8 stars from 25 reviews).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
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 McAllen. Ice maker repair in McAllen.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
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
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- 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 line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 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?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for McAllen, TX
Most ice machine calls in McAllen 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.
Before You Book in McAllen
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: McAllen, TX
Why is my ice cloudy?
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Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
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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 McAllen faster.