Door-mounted ice makers on French door refrigerators work differently from the classic ice maker in the freezer, and they freeze up for different reasons. Below are the companies within reach of Allen, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Allen
Within 30 miles of Allen there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 3 of them are based in Allen itself, and other nearby bases include McKinney (16), Plano (14), and Frisco (7). 15 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Allen Appliance Repair Tech, around 0.4 miles out. The 33 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars.
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| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 2.7, 3.1 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 31 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 48 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 22 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 22 |
At the top of the Allen list: Smartway Appliance Repair (3.2 miles away, based in McKinney, 4.9 stars from 1,145 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Plano (9.4 miles away, based in Plano, 4.8 stars from 405 reviews); Texas True Appliance Repair (6.0 miles away, based in McKinney, 4.9 stars from 430 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Smartway Air Conditioning & Appliance Repair (9.2 miles away, based in McKinney, 5.0 stars from 72 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Allen
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
What Gets Fixed on a Allen Ice Maker Call
An ice maker is only as good as the freezer around it. When food is soft too, the repair is a freezer repair. Freezer repair in Allen.
Troubleshooting first? See whirlpool ice maker not working or frigidaire ice maker not working.
Before You Work Near the Water Line
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)
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
Before you give up on the ice maker in Allen, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- 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?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- 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?
- 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.
Around Allen
Most ice maker calls in Allen 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, 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 Allen
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Allen, TX
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Before you call a Allen technician, make sure the ice maker is switched on, the bin is seated and the freezer is at 0 degrees or colder. Then check whether the water dispenser still works, which tells you water is reaching the refrigerator.