When an ice machine in Texarkana slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. Below are the companies within reach of Texarkana, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Texarkana
11 repair companies serve Texarkana from within 60 miles. 4 list an address in Texarkana, and other nearby bases include Queen City (1), Hope (1), and Horatio (1). Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 0.5 miles out. 1 of them mentions ice machine or refrigeration work in their listing or website. Across 10 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Texarkana is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Texarkana. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 2 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 6 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 6 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 11 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 1.4, 1.9 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 6 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 5 |
At the top of the Texarkana list: Mr. Appliance of Texarkana (1.9 miles away, 4.9 stars from 717 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (51.4 miles away, based in Magnolia, 4.7 stars from 18 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Lafferty's Home Center - Texarkana (1.4 miles away, 4.9 stars from 502 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (0.5 miles away, 4.7 stars from 94 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Texarkana
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Texarkana. Ice maker repair in Texarkana.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
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)
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in Texarkana, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit 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.
Around Texarkana
Most ice machine calls in Texarkana 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Texarkana
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Texarkana, TX
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Ice Machine Repair Near Texarkana
Write down the brand, model and serial number from the label behind the front grille or inside the door, and note any blinking light or code. It saves a Texarkana technician a trip for parts.