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. Below are the companies within reach of Terrell Hills, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Terrell Hills, TX
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Terrell Hills. The rest are spread across San Antonio (30), Converse (6), and Universal City (2). The farthest listed company is about 10 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 35 businesses. The closest is Visionforge Appliance Repair Network, about 0.9 miles away.
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| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 22 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 13 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 13 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 2.2, 2.9 |
First up for Terrell Hills: ProStar Appliance Repair (6.1 miles away, based in San Antonio, 4.9 stars from 1,515 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.3 miles away, based in San Antonio, 4.5 stars from 915 reviews, lists Saturday hours); UltraFix Appliance Repair (7.8 miles away, based in San Antonio, 4.8 stars from 443 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Quick Tweak Appliance Repair (9.0 miles away, based in San Antonio, 5.0 stars from 264 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Terrell Hills
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 Terrell Hills is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Terrell Hills.
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)
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
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 filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 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?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Terrell Hills Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Terrell Hills 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, ยง1301.053 (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 Terrell Hills
- 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?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Terrell Hills, TX
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
Do you cover Terrell Hills and nearby towns?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Why is my ice cloudy?
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Before you call a Terrell Hills 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.