A standalone ice machine is a small refrigeration system of its own, with its own water valve, freezing plate or grid, harvest cycle and drain. Below are the companies within reach of Pearland, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Pearland
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Pearland. 2 of them are based in Pearland itself, and other nearby bases include Pasadena (14), Houston (9), and Manvel (3). Nearest on the list: Better Vent Cleaning Pearland Tx, around 0.3 miles out. The 38 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Pearland. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 4 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 46 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 23 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 24 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 4.0, 5.7 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 24 |
First up for Pearland: Mr. Appliance of League City (8.4 miles away, based in Friendswood, 4.8 stars from 765 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Cowboys (13.4 miles away, based in Houston, 4.9 stars from 1,195 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (12.0 miles away, based in Pasadena, 4.5 stars from 271 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Superior Appliances Repair (12.1 miles away, based in Pasadena, 4.9 stars from 81 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Blinking light or error code
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Ice tastes or smells off
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Pearland
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 Pearland is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Pearland.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
Connect a refrigerator ice maker through a quarter-turn shut-off valve on a household cold-water supply line of at least 1/2 inch. 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
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 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?
- 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?
- Service call: $45–$150 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.
Around Pearland
Most ice machine calls in Pearland 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Pearland
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Pearland, TX
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Pearland
Ice Machine Repair Near Pearland
Write down the brand, model and serial number from the label behind the front grille or inside the door, and note any blinking light or code. It saves a Pearland technician a trip for parts.