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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Waxahachie and the Ellis County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Waxahachie
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Waxahachie. 1 list an address in Waxahachie, and other nearby bases include Dallas (14), Grand Prairie (4), and Midlothian (3). Distances run up to about 26 miles. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 0.5 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 32 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.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 13 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 43 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 20 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 6.3, 8.1 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 12 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
The leading options for Waxahachie are Mr. Appliance of Mansfield (6.3 miles away, based in Midlothian, 4.6 stars from 532 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Reed's Appliance Repairs (8.1 miles away, based in Red Oak, 4.7 stars from 115 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (0.5 miles away, 4.6 stars from 213 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Reed's Appliance Repairs (8.2 miles away, based in Palmer, 4.8 stars from 277 reviews).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Waxahachie
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Blinking light or error code
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Waxahachie
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 Waxahachie is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Waxahachie.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
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)
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?
Before replacing an ice machine in Waxahachie, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- 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 repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
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 Waxahachie, TX
Most ice machine calls in Waxahachie 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 Waxahachie
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Waxahachie, TX
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
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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 Waxahachie technician a trip for parts.