When an ice machine in Stafford slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. 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 Repair Companies Near Stafford
40 repair companies serve Stafford from within 30 miles. 2 of them are based in Stafford itself, and other nearby bases include Sugar Land (18), Houston (15), and Missouri City (5). Star TV & Appliance Services is the nearest, roughly 0.6 miles from Stafford. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 32 businesses.
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| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 15 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.6, 0.7, 2.1 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 4 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 44 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 15 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
First up for Stafford: Express Appliance Repair (5.2 miles away, based in Sugar Land, 5.0 stars from 927 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Reliant Appliance Repair (5.6 miles away, based in Sugar Land, 5.0 stars from 118 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mack appliance repair (6.5 miles away, based in Houston, 5.0 stars from 116 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Maldo Appliance LLC (5.3 miles away, based in Houston, 4.9 stars from 252 reviews).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Blinking light or error code
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- 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 Stafford is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Stafford.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Water, Drains and Power
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)
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)
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing an ice machine in Stafford, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Stafford
Most ice machine calls in Stafford 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Stafford
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Stafford, TX
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
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Before you call a Stafford 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.