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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Waco and the McLennan County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Waco, TX
We found 17 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Waco. 11 list an address in Waco, and the rest are spread across Woodway (2), Hewitt (1), and McGregor (1). The farthest listed company is about 26 miles out. Hammond Appliance Services is the nearest, roughly 2.3 miles from Waco. The 16 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Waco. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 3 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 3 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 5 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 17 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 6 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.3, 2.5, 3.0 |
First up for Waco: Mr. Appliance of Waco (5.1 miles away, based in Woodway, 4.6 stars from 365 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (3.0 miles away, 4.6 stars from 424 reviews, lists Saturday hours); On Point Service Company (15.3 miles away, based in McGregor, 4.7 stars from 62 reviews); Mcmullen Service Inc (3.3 miles away, 5.0 stars from 25 reviews).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Waco
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Ice tastes or smells off
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Blinking light or error code
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Waco. Ice maker repair in Waco.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
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)
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
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?
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Waco, TX
Most ice machine calls in Waco 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Waco
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Waco, TX
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Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
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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 Waco faster.