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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Forest Hill and the Tarrant County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Forest Hill
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Forest Hill. The rest are spread across Fort Worth (19), Arlington (10), and Crowley (4). Distances run up to about 10 miles. Nearest on the list: Kennedale Appliance Repair & Service, around 2.4 miles out. Of those, 7 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Forest Hill. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 14 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 24 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.4, 3.3, 4.3 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 12 |
Closest matches for Forest Hill: Sears Appliance Repair (7.9 miles away, based in Arlington, 4.5 stars from 557 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Guinco Service Appliance Repair (10.5 miles away, based in Richland Hills, 4.7 stars from 2,159 reviews); Appliance Fix Experts (6.7 miles away, based in Fort Worth, 4.8 stars from 55 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Arlington (4.5 miles away, based in Arlington, 4.8 stars from 565 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Forest Hill
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Forest Hill
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 Forest Hill.
Troubleshooting first? See lg ice maker not working or whirlpool ice maker not working.
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)
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
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- 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?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Forest Hill Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Forest Hill 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 Forest Hill Repair Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Forest Hill, TX
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Why is my ice maker frozen over?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Forest Hill
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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 Forest Hill technician a trip for parts.