When an ice machine in Rio Bravo slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice machines and refrigeration at the top.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Rio Bravo, TX
8 repair companies serve Rio Bravo from within 60 miles. Other nearby bases include Laredo (8). The farthest listed company is about 13 miles out. The closest is Polar Tech, about 5.0 miles away. 1 of them mentions ice machine or refrigeration work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 8 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Rio Bravo is inside its regular service area.
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| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 8 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 7 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 2 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 5.0, 9.2, 9.7 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 3 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 2 |
Closest matches for Rio Bravo: G. C. Refrigeration (9.2 miles away, based in Laredo, 4.3 stars from 37 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (13.0 miles away, based in Laredo, 4.6 stars from 115 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Polar Tech (5.0 miles away, based in Laredo, 4.5 stars from 56 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Laredo TX (9.7 miles away, based in Laredo, 5.0 stars from 2 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Blinking light or error code
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Rio Bravo
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Rio Bravo. Ice maker repair in Rio Bravo.
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)
Standard refrigerators should not be installed where temperatures drop below about 60°F or exceed 110°F; cold thickens compressor oil and heat can break it down and damage the sealed system. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Installation Location and Temperature
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing an ice machine in Rio Bravo, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Rio Bravo, TX
Most ice machine calls in Rio Bravo 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Rio Bravo
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Rio Bravo, TX
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A note on whether the machine is making no ice, slow ice or cloudy ice, plus the model number, makes any ice machine repair in Rio Bravo faster.