Undercounter and built-in ice makers in kitchens, bars and outdoor kitchens fail for different reasons than a refrigerator ice maker: scale, drain problems and harvest faults lead the list. The Colony list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Ice Machine Repair in The Colony, TX
Within 30 miles of The Colony there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in The Colony itself, and other nearby bases include Frisco (13), Lewisville (9), and Carrollton (6). The closest is The Colony Local Appliance Repair Service, about 0.7 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 33 businesses.
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.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 2.0, 2.7 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 23 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 19 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 21 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 43 |
At the top of The Colony list: Ace Refrigeration and Appliance Repair (20.3 miles away, based in Keller, 4.9 stars from 1,857 reviews); Professional Appliance Repairs (10.9 miles away, based in Farmers Branch, 4.8 stars from 209 reviews); START Appliance repair (10.1 miles away, based in Plano, 4.9 stars from 44 reviews, lists Saturday hours); OEM & Appliance Repair (2.0 miles away, based in Lewisville, 4.9 stars from 168 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for The Colony. Ice maker repair in The Colony.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Water, Drains and Power
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)
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 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 waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for The Colony
Most ice machine calls in The Colony 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 The Colony
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: The Colony, TX
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
Which areas near The Colony do these technicians cover?
Why is my ice cloudy?
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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 The Colony faster.