Ice makers are the most repaired part of a modern refrigerator, and the fault is often not the ice maker itself but the water or cold that feeds it. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Brenham and the Washington County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Brenham
Within 60 miles of Brenham there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 3 of them are based in Brenham itself, and other nearby bases include Katy (10), Magnolia (4), and College Station (3). Distances run up to about 46 miles. Of those, 18 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Mr. Appliance of Brenham and Bryan/College Station, TX is the nearest, roughly 0.6 miles from Brenham. Across 38 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars. Brenham is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Companies within 60 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 39 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 44 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 20 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 20 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.6, 1.0, 6.0 |
At the top of the Brenham list: Sears Appliance Repair (1.0 miles away, 4.8 stars from 71 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Brenham and Bryan/College Station, TX (0.6 miles away, 4.6 stars from 190 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Kaspi Appliance Repair (43.5 miles away, based in Katy, 4.9 stars from 580 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Josh's Appliance Repair (44.3 miles away, based in Magnolia, 4.9 stars from 412 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? See lg ice maker not working or frigidaire ice maker not working.
Water Lines and Leaks
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)
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
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
Before you give up on the ice maker in Brenham, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 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?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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 Brenham, TX
Most ice maker calls in Brenham 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.
Questions to Ask a Brenham Repair Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Brenham, TX
Can you install an ice maker or hook up a water line?
Why is my ice maker not making ice?
Why is my ice maker frozen over?
Why is my ice maker leaking?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Brenham
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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 Brenham faster and cheaper.