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 Onalaska list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Onalaska, TX
Within 60 miles of Onalaska there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Conroe (11), Spring (5), and Lufkin (4). Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 36 businesses. Nearest on the list: Ace Repair Services, around 12.4 miles out. Onalaska is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Onalaska. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 35 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 18 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 33 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 12.4, 12.9, 20.2 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 60 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 18 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
At the top of the Onalaska list: Sears Appliance Repair (55.1 miles away, based in Liberty, 4.7 stars from 126 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (12.9 miles away, based in Livingston, 4.7 stars from 219 reviews, lists Saturday hours); PowerOn Appliance Repair Service (50.5 miles away, based in The Woodlands, 4.9 stars from 1,507 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Advanced Appliance Repair LLC (42.2 miles away, based in Lufkin, 4.8 stars from 610 reviews).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Blinking light or error code
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Onalaska
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Onalaska. Ice maker repair in Onalaska.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost 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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in Onalaska, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- 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?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Onalaska, TX
Most ice machine calls in Onalaska 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 Onalaska
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Onalaska, TX
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
Related Repair Pages for Onalaska
Ice Machine Repair Near Onalaska
Before you call a Onalaska 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.