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. The Schertz list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Schertz
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Schertz. 4 of them are based in Schertz itself, and other nearby bases include San Antonio (13), New Braunfels (7), and Converse (6). Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars. Schertz ApplianceRepair Technologies is the nearest, roughly 0.7 miles from Schertz.
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.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 12 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 0.9, 0.9 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 12 |
Closest matches for Schertz: Mr. Appliance of Comal & Guadalupe (10.1 miles away, based in New Braunfels, 4.8 stars from 1,033 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Allegiance Appliance Repair (5.5 miles away, based in San Antonio, 5.0 stars from 121 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Guys (11.3 miles away, based in New Braunfels, 4.9 stars from 127 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Quick Tweak Appliance Repair (11.6 miles away, based in San Antonio, 5.0 stars from 264 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Schertz
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
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 Schertz is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Schertz.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
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)
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
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing an ice machine in Schertz, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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.
What Schertz Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Schertz 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 Schertz
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Schertz, TX
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Why is my ice cloudy?
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Before you call a Schertz 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.