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. Below are the companies within reach of Kennedale, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Kennedale, TX
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Kennedale. 1 of them are based in Kennedale itself, and the rest are spread across Arlington (19), Fort Worth (11), and Burleson (3). The farthest listed company is about 10 miles out. Of those, 7 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. The closest is Kennedale Appliance Repair & Service, about 0.9 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 35 businesses.
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.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 1.7, 2.6 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 11 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 42 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 10 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 24 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
The leading options for Kennedale are Sears Appliance Repair (5.6 miles away, based in Arlington, 4.5 stars from 557 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Guinco Service Appliance Repair (11.5 miles away, based in Richland Hills, 4.7 stars from 2,159 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Arlington (3.2 miles away, based in Arlington, 4.8 stars from 565 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Fix Experts (6.8 miles away, based in Arlington, 4.9 stars from 43 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
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 Kennedale.
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Ice Maker Safety Notes
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Kennedale
Before you give up on the ice maker in Kennedale, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 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?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
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.
Local Notes for Kennedale
Most ice maker calls in Kennedale 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 Kennedale
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Kennedale, TX
Why is my new ice maker not making ice yet?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Why is my ice maker leaking?
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A note on when the ice stopped, whether the water dispenser works and the model number in hand make any ice maker repair in Kennedale faster and cheaper.