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. Below are the companies within reach of San Leon, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving San Leon, TX
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of San Leon. The rest are spread across Pasadena (12), League City (6), and Baytown (5). Distances run up to about 21 miles. GEARHEAD APPLIANCE REPAIR LLC is the nearest, roughly 7.1 miles from San Leon. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 38 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from San Leon. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 44 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 58 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 22 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 20 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 19 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 7.1, 7.1, 7.3 |
The leading options for San Leon are Mr. Appliance of League City (15.2 miles away, based in Friendswood, 4.8 stars from 765 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Baytown (18.9 miles away, based in Baytown, 4.9 stars from 104 reviews, lists Saturday hours); JB Appliance Repair & Home Services (7.1 miles away, based in League City, 4.9 stars from 394 reviews); Operation: Save Appliance (20.4 miles away, based in Baytown, 5.0 stars from 74 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in San Leon
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in San Leon
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for San Leon. Ice maker repair in San Leon.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
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)
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
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:
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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 dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for San Leon
Most ice machine calls in San Leon 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 San Leon
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: San Leon, 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 San Leon faster.