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 Kaufman and the Kaufman County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Kaufman, TX
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Kaufman. Other nearby bases include Garland (9), Mesquite (7), and Dallas (6). The closest is Premier Appliance Services, about 10.3 miles away. 5 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. The 32 rated companies in range average 4.5 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.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 5 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 5 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 24 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 10.3, 11.3, 13.4 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 41 |
Closest matches for Kaufman: Galo Appliance Repair (25.6 miles away, based in Garland, 4.9 stars from 507 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Elite Appliance Solutions - Rockwall (23.8 miles away, based in Rockwall, 4.7 stars from 182 reviews); Appliance Fix Experts (24.3 miles away, based in Rockwall, 4.7 stars from 67 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (24.0 miles away, based in Mesquite, 4.1 stars from 883 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Kaufman
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
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 Kaufman.
Troubleshooting first? See ice maker not working or not making ice or frigidaire 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
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Kaufman, TX
Most ice maker calls in Kaufman 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Kaufman
- 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: Kaufman, TX
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Why is my ice maker not making ice?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
How long does a new ice maker take to make ice?
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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 Kaufman technician a trip for parts.