Undercounter and built-in ice makers in kitchens, bars and outdoor kitchens fail for different reasons than a refrigerator ice maker: scale, drain problems and harvest faults lead the list. 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 Rockport, TX
We found 15 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Rockport. 3 of them are based in Rockport itself, and the rest are spread across Corpus Christi (7), Port Aransas (2), and Ingleside (1). Rated companies nearby average 3.7 stars across 13 businesses. Coastal Appliance Repair & Used Appliance Sales is the nearest, roughly 1.8 miles from Rockport.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 15 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 2 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 2 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 8 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 4 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.8, 2.9, 8.6 |
First up for Rockport: Star appliance repair (29.1 miles away, based in Corpus Christi, 4.9 stars from 1,554 reviews, lists Saturday hours); L & W Appliance Repair (2.9 miles away, 4.2 stars from 154 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (8.6 miles away, 4.2 stars from 134 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Arrow Appliance Repair Co (29.9 miles away, based in Corpus Christi, 4.6 stars from 463 reviews).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Rockport
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Rockport
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 Rockport is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Rockport.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
Use copper or PEX tubing for the ice maker connection; polyethylene tubing and piercing-type or small saddle valves are not recommended because they restrict flow and clog more easily. 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
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 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?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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?
- 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?
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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Rockport, TX
Most ice machine calls in Rockport 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.
Questions to Ask a Rockport Repair Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Rockport, TX
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Why is my ice cloudy?
How much does ice machine repair cost in Rockport?
Which areas near Rockport do these technicians cover?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Rockport
Ice Machine Repair Near Rockport
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 Rockport faster.