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 Wells Branch and the Travis County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Wells Branch
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Wells Branch. The rest are spread across Austin (21), Round Rock (13), and Pflugerville (6). The farthest listed company is about 6 miles out. Appliance Rescue Team is the nearest, roughly 0.8 miles from Wells Branch. Of those, 1 mentions ice machine or refrigeration work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 37 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) | 0.8, 0.9, 1.1 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 14 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 15 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 43 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 27 |
Closest matches for Wells Branch: Setpoint Services LLC (2.1 miles away, based in Pflugerville, 4.9 stars from 54 reviews, lists Saturday hours); The Appliance Family (2.1 miles away, based in Austin, 4.8 stars from 198 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Munko Appliance Repair (5.5 miles away, based in Round Rock, 5.0 stars from 50 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Storm Appliance Repair (2.5 miles away, based in Round Rock, 4.9 stars from 854 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
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 Wells Branch is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Wells Branch.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
After connecting the line, turn the water supply on and check every connection for leaks, and run tubing only where it will stay above freezing. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in Wells Branch, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- 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?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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?
- 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 Wells Branch Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Wells Branch 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.
Before You Book in Wells Branch
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Wells Branch, TX
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
Do you cover Wells Branch and nearby towns?
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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 Wells Branch faster.