When an ice machine in Richmond 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 Richmond and the Fort Bend County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Richmond, TX
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Richmond. 19 list an address in Richmond, and the rest are spread across Sugar Land (13), Rosenberg (4), and Katy (4). Distances run up to about 9 miles. Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars. The closest is Richmond Appliance Solutions, about 0.4 miles away.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Richmond. 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) | 26 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 46 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 12 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 0.6, 0.8 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 12 |
First up for Richmond: Leader Appliance Repair (7.5 miles away, 4.9 stars from 985 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Max Appliance Repair (8.8 miles away, based in Katy, 4.8 stars from 3,773 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Masterpoint Appliance Repair (6.1 miles away, 4.9 stars from 441 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Reliant Appliance Repair (6.9 miles away, based in Sugar Land, 5.0 stars from 118 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
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
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Richmond
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 Richmond is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Richmond.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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:
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 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.
What Richmond Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Richmond 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Richmond
- 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)?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Richmond, TX
How much does ice machine repair cost in Richmond?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
Which areas near Richmond do these technicians cover?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
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Before you call a Richmond 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.