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. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice machines and refrigeration at the top.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Wharton
Within 30 miles of Wharton there are 20 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Richmond (11), Rosenberg (4), and El Campo (2). Distances run up to about 29 miles. The 16 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 14.2 miles from Wharton.
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| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 20 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 5 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 5 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 13 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 14.2, 14.8, 19.7 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
First up for Wharton: Sears Appliance Repair (14.2 miles away, based in El Campo, 4.6 stars from 111 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Masterpoint Appliance Repair (26.8 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.9 stars from 441 reviews, lists Saturday hours); 24/7 Appliance Repair (25.4 miles away, based in Richmond, 5.0 stars from 57 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Assist Appliance Repair (29.2 miles away, based in Fulshear, 4.8 stars from 129 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- White scale on the visible water parts
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
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 Wharton is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Wharton.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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:
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Wharton
Most ice machine calls in Wharton 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Wharton
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Wharton, TX
How much does ice machine repair cost in Wharton?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Are you affiliated with any ice machine brand?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Wharton
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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 Wharton faster.