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 Rusk and the Cherokee County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Rusk, TX
Our data shows 33 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Rusk. Other nearby bases include Tyler (7), Longview (5), and Lufkin (4). Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 12.3 miles out. The 31 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars. Rusk is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 11 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 60 miles | 33 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 12.3, 12.5, 14.9 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 14 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 12 |
First up for Rusk: Mr. Appliance of East Texas (37.0 miles away, based in Tyler, 4.7 stars from 1,263 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (27.2 miles away, based in Palestine, 4.5 stars from 139 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Advanced Appliance Repair LLC (41.9 miles away, based in Lufkin, 4.8 stars from 610 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (12.3 miles away, based in Jacksonville, 3.8 stars from 80 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Rusk
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Blinking light or error code
- Ice tastes or smells off
- White scale on the visible water parts
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
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 Rusk is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Rusk.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
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)
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. 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:
- 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?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 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?
- Water inlet valve: $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?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it 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 Rusk, TX
Most ice machine calls in Rusk 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.
Before You Book in Rusk
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Rusk, TX
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Which areas near Rusk do these technicians cover?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Rusk, TX
Ice Machine Repair Near Rusk
Write down the brand, model and serial number from the label behind the front grille or inside the door, and note any blinking light or code. It saves a Rusk technician a trip for parts.