Undercounter and built-in ice makers in kitchens, bars and outdoor kitchens fail for different reasons than a refrigerator ice maker: scale, drain problems and harvest faults lead the list. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice machines and refrigeration at the top.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near New Braunfels
Within 30 miles of New Braunfels there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 7 of them are based in New Braunfels itself, and the rest are spread across San Marcos (9), Seguin (6), and Cibolo (5). Across 32 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars. Appliance Repair New Braunfels TX is the nearest, roughly 0.6 miles from New Braunfels.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from New Braunfels. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.6, 0.8, 0.8 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 12 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 18 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 12 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 38 |
At the top of the New Braunfels list: Coker Service of Austin (23.5 miles away, based in Kyle, 4.6 stars from 10 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Comal & Guadalupe (3.0 miles away, 4.8 stars from 1,033 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Guys (2.4 miles away, 4.9 stars from 127 reviews, lists Saturday hours); C&W Appliance Repair Service (13.9 miles away, based in San Marcos, 4.9 stars from 74 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
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 New Braunfels. Ice maker repair in New Braunfels.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Water, Drains and Power
Use copper or PEX tubing for the ice maker connection; polyethylene tubing and piercing-type or small saddle valves are not recommended because they restrict flow and clog more easily. 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 New Braunfels, 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 dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 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?
- 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.
What New Braunfels Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in New Braunfels 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in New Braunfels
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: New Braunfels, TX
Are you affiliated with any ice machine brand?
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 New Braunfels faster.