An ice maker needs three things: water at enough pressure, a freezer cold enough to freeze it and a working mechanism to harvest the cubes. Most repairs fix one of those three. Below are the companies within reach of Abilene, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Maker Repair Companies Near Abilene
Within 60 miles of Abilene there are 10 appliance repair companies in our data. 6 of them are based in Abilene itself, and the rest are spread across Sweetwater (2), Winters (1), and Breckenridge (1). Distances run up to about 53 miles. Nearest on the list: Appliance Repair Abilene TX, around 0.2 miles out. 3 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 9 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Abilene is inside its regular service area.
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.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 4 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 5 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 3 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 3 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.2, 1.8, 2.1 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 10 |
The leading options for Abilene are Sears Appliance Repair (4.0 miles away, 4.5 stars from 249 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Abilene Appliance Repairs (7.3 miles away, 4.9 stars from 22 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (38.7 miles away, based in Sweetwater, 4.4 stars from 25 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sparks Appliance Service LLC (2.1 miles away, 5.0 stars from 33 reviews).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
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Before You Work Near the Water Line
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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 Maker Repair Costs in Abilene
Before you give up on the ice maker in Abilene, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 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?
- 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?
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 Abilene, TX
Most ice maker calls in Abilene come down to the same handful of causes: water supply and pressure, a frozen fill tube, the water inlet valve, freezer temperature and the ice maker assembly itself.
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 Abilene
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Abilene, TX
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Write down the model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section and note whether the ice maker is in the door or the freezer. It saves a Abilene technician a trip for parts.