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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Port Arthur and the Jefferson County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Port Arthur
Within 30 miles of Port Arthur there are 14 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Port Arthur, and the rest are spread across Beaumont (7), Groves (2), and Orange (2). Nearest on the list: GT Appliance Services, around 5.8 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.1 stars across 12 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Port Arthur. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 14 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 4 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 5 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 5.8, 6.2, 7.4 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 4 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 11 |
Closest matches for Port Arthur: Mr. Appliance of Beaumont (19.1 miles away, based in Beaumont, 4.9 stars from 343 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (7.4 miles away, 4.7 stars from 167 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (23.6 miles away, based in Beaumont, 4.7 stars from 258 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Bert's Appliance Services (8.1 miles away, based in Nederland, 4.5 stars from 70 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Port Arthur
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Ice tastes or smells off
- 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 Port Arthur is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Port Arthur.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
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
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Port Arthur
Most ice machine calls in Port Arthur 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 Port Arthur
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Port Arthur, TX
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Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Port Arthur, TX
Ice Machine Repair Near Port Arthur
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 Port Arthur technician a trip for parts.