When an ice machine in Universal City slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. The Universal City list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Universal City
40 repair companies serve Universal City from within 30 miles. 2 of them are based in Universal City itself, and the rest are spread across San Antonio (19), Converse (6), and Cibolo (5). The closest is Universal City Affordable Appliance Repair Tech, about 0.1 miles away. The 35 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.1, 0.1, 1.7 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 13 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 13 |
The leading options for Universal City are ProStar Appliance Repair (11.6 miles away, based in San Antonio, 4.9 stars from 1,515 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Allegiance Appliance Repair (3.0 miles away, based in San Antonio, 5.0 stars from 121 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Matt's Appliance Care (11.3 miles away, based in San Antonio, 5.0 stars from 200 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Quick Tweak Appliance Repair (8.9 miles away, based in San Antonio, 5.0 stars from 264 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Universal City
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Universal City
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 Universal City is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Universal City.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
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
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in Universal City, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $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?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
What Universal City Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Universal City 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 Universal City
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- 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?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Universal City, TX
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
Do you cover Universal City and nearby towns?
Are you affiliated with any ice machine brand?
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Before you call a Universal City 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.