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 Prairie View and the Waller County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Prairie View
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Prairie View. The rest are spread across Katy (13), Magnolia (6), and Tomball (4). The farthest listed company is about 25 miles out. The 38 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars. Nearest on the list: MasterFix Solutions, around 12.9 miles out.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Prairie View. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 46 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 12.9, 13.4, 14.8 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 23 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 40 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 23 |
At the top of the Prairie View list: Steve Slaton Appliance Repair (24.5 miles away, based in Katy, 5.0 stars from 958 reviews); Houston Pro Appliance Repair (13.4 miles away, based in Hockley, 4.9 stars from 159 reviews, lists Saturday hours); On Premise Appliance Repair (20.9 miles away, based in Cypress, 4.9 stars from 133 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Richmond TX (21.6 miles away, based in Katy, 4.7 stars from 548 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Prairie View. Ice maker repair in Prairie View.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
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)
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)
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:
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 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.
Local Notes for Prairie View
Most ice machine calls in Prairie View 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 Prairie View Repair Technician
- 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: Prairie View, TX
Which areas near Prairie View do these technicians cover?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
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Before you call a Prairie View technician, check that the water supply valve is open, the machine has power, and the drain is not backed up. Note when it last made ice and whether it has been cleaned or descaled recently.