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 Murphy list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Murphy, TX
40 repair companies serve Murphy from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Plano (12), Garland (12), and Richardson (5). Distances run up to about 10 miles. Of those, 1 mentions ice machine or refrigeration work by name. Appliance Fix Experts is the nearest, roughly 2.4 miles from Murphy. The 33 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Murphy. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.4, 2.9, 3.9 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 48 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 26 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 26 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 33 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
First up for Murphy: Professional Appliance Repairs (14.2 miles away, based in Farmers Branch, 4.8 stars from 209 reviews); START Appliance repair (7.4 miles away, based in Plano, 4.9 stars from 44 reviews, lists Saturday hours); LCH Equipment Services llc (29.2 miles away, based in Greenville, 5.0 stars from 4 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sensor Appliance Repair (8.6 miles away, based in Plano, 5.0 stars from 324 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
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 Murphy is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Murphy.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does 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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Murphy, TX
Most ice machine calls in Murphy 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 Murphy
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Murphy, TX
Do you cover Murphy and nearby towns?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Why is my ice cloudy?
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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 Murphy faster.