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 Richardson and the Dallas County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Richardson
40 repair companies serve Richardson from within 30 miles. 5 list an address in Richardson, and other nearby bases include Plano (12), Garland (10), and Dallas (9). Distances run up to about 7 miles. Nearest on the list: Prime Appliance Care, around 1.6 miles out. 1 of them mentions ice machine or refrigeration work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 34 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Richardson. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 28 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 46 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 23 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.6, 2.0, 2.0 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 23 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
At the top of the Richardson list: Ace Refrigeration and Appliance Repair (27.8 miles away, based in Keller, 4.9 stars from 1,857 reviews); Professional Appliance Repairs (7.7 miles away, based in Farmers Branch, 4.8 stars from 209 reviews); START Appliance repair (5.2 miles away, based in Plano, 4.9 stars from 44 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Plano (4.6 miles away, based in Plano, 4.8 stars from 405 reviews).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Blinking light or error code
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 Richardson. Ice maker repair in Richardson.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Water, Drains and Power
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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing an ice machine in Richardson, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 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?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 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.
Local Notes for Richardson
Most ice machine calls in Richardson 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 Richardson
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- 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?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Richardson, TX
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Why is my ice cloudy?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Which areas near Richardson do these technicians cover?
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Before you call a Richardson 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.