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 Gladewater and the Gregg County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Gladewater, TX
We found 16 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Gladewater. Other nearby bases include Tyler (6), Longview (5), and Hawkins (1). The farthest listed company is about 28 miles out. Major Appliance Service is the nearest, roughly 9.8 miles from Gladewater. 4 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Across 15 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.0 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Gladewater. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 9.8, 11.3, 11.4 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 5 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 16 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 6 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 4 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 4 |
Closest matches for Gladewater: Sears Appliance Repair (11.4 miles away, based in Longview, 4.5 stars from 206 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of East Texas (28.0 miles away, based in Tyler, 4.7 stars from 1,263 reviews); A Plus Commercial Kitchens (21.6 miles away, based in Tyler, 3.8 stars from 21 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (26.8 miles away, based in Tyler, 3.4 stars from 29 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
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 Gladewater.
Troubleshooting first? See ice maker not working or not making ice or ge 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
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Gladewater
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- 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?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Gladewater Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Gladewater 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.
Before You Book in Gladewater
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Gladewater, TX
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Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Gladewater
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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 Gladewater technician a trip for parts.