When an ice maker in Fabens 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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Fabens and the El Paso County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Ice Maker Repair Companies Near Fabens
Our data shows 19 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Fabens. Other nearby bases include El Paso (17), Horizon City (1), and Socorro (1). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. Of those, 2 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Nearest on the list: Geko appliances repairs, around 10.1 miles out. The 16 rated companies in range average 4.1 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Fabens. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 19 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 10.1, 11.5, 18.1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 4 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 12 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 2 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 2 |
First up for Fabens: AAA Affordable Appliance Repair (18.1 miles away, based in El Paso, 4.5 stars from 784 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (22.5 miles away, based in El Paso, 4.3 stars from 719 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Geko appliances repairs (10.1 miles away, based in Horizon City, 4.8 stars from 16 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Max Quality Appliance (11.5 miles away, based in Socorro, 4.7 stars from 131 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
If the freezer itself is running warm, fix that first; an ice maker will not harvest until its mold is cold enough. See freezer repair for Fabens. Freezer repair in Fabens.
Troubleshooting first? See whirlpool ice maker not working or samsung ice maker not working.
Water Lines and Leaks
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 Fabens
Before you give up on the ice maker in Fabens, 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?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it 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 Fabens, TX
Most ice maker calls in Fabens 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 Fabens
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Fabens, 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 Fabens faster and cheaper.