When an ice machine in Pharr slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. The Pharr list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Pharr
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Pharr. 3 list an address in Pharr, and other nearby bases include McAllen (24), Mission (4), and Edinburg (4). The farthest listed company is about 15 miles out. Nearest on the list: Select Appliance Repair Team, around 1.2 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 37 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Pharr. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 42 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.2, 2.1, 2.4 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 5 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 26 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 7 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 6 |
At the top of the Pharr list: Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Solutions LLC (7.5 miles away, based in McAllen, 4.9 stars from 101 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Treviño Appliance - Sales, Service & Parts (2.4 miles away, 4.7 stars from 232 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Trooper's Appliance Repair (11.9 miles away, based in Mission, 4.9 stars from 266 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Adrian's Appliance Service (10.6 miles away, based in Edinburg, 4.8 stars from 25 reviews).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Blinking light or error code
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Pharr
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 Pharr is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Pharr.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
Water, Drains and Power
After connecting the line, turn the water supply on and check every connection for leaks, and run tubing only where it will stay above freezing. 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)
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in Pharr, 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?
- 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?
- 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Pharr
Most ice machine calls in Pharr 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 Pharr
- 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?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Pharr, TX
Do you cover Pharr and nearby towns?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making 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 Pharr faster.