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. The Hornsby Bend list below starts with companies that show ice maker or refrigerator work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Hornsby Bend
Within 30 miles of Hornsby Bend there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Austin (37), Manor (1), and Cedar Creek (1). Distances run up to about 14 miles. 13 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. Nearest on the list: ABC Home & Commercial Services - Appliance Repair Department, around 6.5 miles out. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Hornsby Bend. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 6.5, 6.8, 8.1 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 17 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 17 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 44 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
The leading options for Hornsby Bend are All Austin Repairs (11.7 miles away, based in Austin, 4.9 stars from 269 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Superior Appliances Repair (10.6 miles away, based in Austin, 4.7 stars from 239 reviews, lists Saturday hours); The Appliance Family (12.9 miles away, based in Austin, 4.8 stars from 198 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ExpressFix Appliance Repair Services (9.8 miles away, based in Austin, 5.0 stars from 100 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Hornsby Bend
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
What Gets Fixed on a Hornsby Bend Ice Maker Call
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 Hornsby Bend. Freezer repair in Hornsby Bend.
Troubleshooting first? See ice maker not working or not making ice or samsung 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)
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)
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- 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?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Local Notes for Hornsby Bend
Most ice maker calls in Hornsby Bend 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.
Questions to Ask a Hornsby Bend Repair Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Hornsby Bend, TX
How long does a new ice maker take to make ice?
Why is there ice built up around my ice maker?
Why did my ice maker stop working?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Hornsby Bend
Ice Maker Repair Near Hornsby Bend
A note on when the ice stopped, whether the water dispenser works and the model number in hand make any ice maker repair in Hornsby Bend faster and cheaper.