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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Paris and the Lamar County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Paris, TX
Within 60 miles of Paris there are 16 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Paris, and other nearby bases include Durant (3), Sulphur Springs (2), and Caddo Mills (2). The closest is Wood Appliance Service, about 0.9 miles away. 1 of them mentions ice machine or refrigeration work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 14 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Paris is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Paris. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 7 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 5 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 16 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 9 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 6 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 38.6, 39.5 |
First up for Paris: LCH Equipment Services llc (55.6 miles away, based in Greenville, 5.0 stars from 4 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Wood Appliance Service (0.9 miles away, 4.6 stars from 58 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (39.7 miles away, based in Antlers, 4.7 stars from 66 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mayo Appliance Services (38.6 miles away, based in Sulphur Springs, 5.0 stars from 579 reviews).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- White scale on the visible water parts
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
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 Paris is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Paris.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
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)
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
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:
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 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?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 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?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Paris, TX
Most ice machine calls in Paris 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.
Questions to Ask a Paris Repair Technician
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Paris, TX
Which areas near Paris do these technicians cover?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy 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 Paris faster.