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 Robstown and the Nueces County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Robstown
We found 18 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Robstown. 1 list an address in Robstown, and other nearby bases include Corpus Christi (11), Kingsville (2), and Sinton (1). Brand Appliance & Microwave is the nearest, roughly 3.2 miles from Robstown. The 15 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Robstown. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 10 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 5 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 18 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 5 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.2, 6.1, 15.1 |
First up for Robstown: Star appliance repair (15.3 miles away, based in Corpus Christi, 4.9 stars from 1,554 reviews, lists Saturday hours); American Appliance Repair (16.4 miles away, based in Corpus Christi, 4.7 stars from 208 reviews, lists Saturday hours); BNR Contractor Services/ Appliance repair (18.8 miles away, based in Corpus Christi, 4.9 stars from 29 reviews); Arrow Appliance Repair Co (24.4 miles away, based in Corpus Christi, 4.6 stars from 463 reviews).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Robstown
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Blinking light or error code
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 Robstown is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Robstown.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
After connecting the line, turn the water supply on and check every connection for leaks, and run tubing only where it will stay above freezing. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
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:
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 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?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit 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 Robstown Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Robstown 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 Robstown
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Robstown, TX
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Are you affiliated with any ice machine brand?
Which areas near Robstown do these technicians cover?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
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Ice Machine Repair Near Robstown
Before you call a Robstown 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.