When an ice maker in Hewitt 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 Hewitt, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Hewitt, TX
Our data shows 22 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Hewitt. 1 of them are based in Hewitt itself, and other nearby bases include Waco (11), Temple (5), and Woodway (2). The farthest listed company is about 28 miles out. Hammond Services International is the nearest, roughly 1.5 miles from Hewitt. Of those, 5 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Across 20 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.5, 3.9, 4.5 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 9 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 22 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 5 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 5 |
Closest matches for Hewitt: Mr. Appliance of Waco (8.3 miles away, based in Woodway, 4.6 stars from 365 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (4.5 miles away, based in Waco, 4.6 stars from 424 reviews, lists Saturday hours); On Point Service Company (12.5 miles away, based in McGregor, 4.7 stars from 62 reviews); D&S Appliance repair (26.7 miles away, based in Temple, 4.5 stars from 43 reviews).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice clumping in the bucket
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
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 Hewitt.
Troubleshooting first? See ice maker not working or not making ice or ge ice maker not working.
Ice Maker Safety Notes
Connect a refrigerator ice maker through a quarter-turn shut-off valve on a household cold-water supply line of at least 1/2 inch. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
Before you give up on the ice maker in Hewitt, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- 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?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 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: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Hewitt, TX
Most ice maker calls in Hewitt 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Hewitt
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
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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 Hewitt technician a trip for parts.