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 San Juan and the Hidalgo County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving San Juan, TX
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of San Juan. Other nearby bases include McAllen (24), Mission (4), and Pharr (3). The 38 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars. Treviño Appliance - Sales, Service & Parts is the nearest, roughly 2.1 miles from San Juan.
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| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 7 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 9 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 48 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.1, 2.7, 3.9 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 6 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 29 |
Closest matches for San Juan: Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Solutions LLC (8.4 miles away, based in McAllen, 4.9 stars from 101 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Treviño Appliance - Sales, Service & Parts (2.1 miles away, based in Pharr, 4.7 stars from 232 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Trooper's Appliance Repair (12.0 miles away, based in Mission, 4.9 stars from 266 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Adrian's Appliance Service (8.0 miles away, based in Edinburg, 4.8 stars from 25 reviews).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in San Juan
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Ice tastes or smells off
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in San Juan
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 San Juan is the better fit. Ice maker repair in San Juan.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Water, Drains and Power
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)
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:
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 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?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 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?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around San Juan
Most ice machine calls in San Juan 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 San Juan Repair Technician
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: San Juan, TX
Do you cover San Juan and nearby towns?
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Why is my ice cloudy?
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Ice Machine Repair Near San Juan
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 San Juan faster.