A standalone ice machine is a small refrigeration system of its own, with its own water valve, freezing plate or grid, harvest cycle and drain. Below are the companies within reach of Taylor, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Taylor, TX
Within 30 miles of Taylor there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 3 of them are based in Taylor itself, and other nearby bases include Round Rock (14), Georgetown (9), and Pflugerville (7). Distances run up to about 19 miles. Of those, 1 mentions ice machine or refrigeration work by name. Nearest on the list: Santana's Appliance LLC, around 0.5 miles out. The 35 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
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.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 25 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 1.2, 4.8 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 15 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 14 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 44 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
The leading options for Taylor are Setpoint Services LLC (15.6 miles away, based in Pflugerville, 4.9 stars from 54 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Express (15.7 miles away, based in Georgetown, 4.8 stars from 4,508 reviews); Santana's Appliance LLC (0.5 miles away, 4.6 stars from 369 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Austin (11.2 miles away, based in Pflugerville, 4.7 stars from 1,377 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Taylor
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
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 Taylor is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Taylor.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
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)
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
Before replacing an ice machine in Taylor, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 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?
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
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.
Around Taylor
Most ice machine calls in Taylor 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.
Before You Book in Taylor
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Taylor, TX
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
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Ice Machine Repair Near Taylor
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 Taylor faster.