When an ice maker in Athens stops producing, the first question is whether water is reaching it, whether the freezer is cold enough and whether the ice maker is switched on. Below are the companies within reach of Athens, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Athens
37 repair companies serve Athens from within 60 miles. 1 list an address in Athens, and the rest are spread across Tyler (7), Jacksonville (3), and Forney (3). Of those, 10 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.2 miles from Athens. Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Athens is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Athens. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 10 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 17 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 10 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 37 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.2, 19.1, 21.7 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 16 |
First up for Athens: Sears Appliance Repair (0.2 miles away, 4.5 stars from 128 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of East Texas (29.8 miles away, based in Tyler, 4.7 stars from 1,263 reviews); Raney Appliance Service (27.2 miles away, based in Tyler, 4.5 stars from 57 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (34.7 miles away, based in Palestine, 4.5 stars from 139 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice clumping in the bucket
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
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 Athens.
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Ice Maker Safety Notes
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)
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Before you give up on the ice maker in Athens, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $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?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 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?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Athens, TX
Most ice maker calls in Athens 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Athens
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Athens, TX
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A note on when the ice stopped, whether the water dispenser works and the model number in hand make any ice maker repair in Athens faster and cheaper.