When an ice machine in Plainview slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Plainview and the Hale County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Plainview
We found 12 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Plainview. 2 of them are based in Plainview itself, and other nearby bases include Lubbock (9) and Muleshoe (1). Distances run up to about 57 miles. The 10 rated companies in range average 3.7 stars. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 0.5 miles away. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Plainview is inside its regular service area.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 4 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 3 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 1.2, 33.9 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 6 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 3 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 12 |
First up for Plainview: Sears Appliance Repair (0.5 miles away, 4.6 stars from 72 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Randys Appliance Repair (1.2 miles away, 4.2 stars from 5 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (46.5 miles away, based in Lubbock, 4.6 stars from 252 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Field Appliance Repair LLC (46.6 miles away, based in Lubbock, 4.3 stars from 132 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Ice tastes or smells off
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
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 Plainview is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Plainview.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
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)
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
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:
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve: $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?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Plainview Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Plainview 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.
Before You Book in Plainview
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Plainview, TX
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
Are you affiliated with any ice machine brand?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
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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 Plainview technician a trip for parts.