Door-mounted ice makers on French door refrigerators work differently from the classic ice maker in the freezer, and they freeze up for different reasons. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice makers and refrigerators at the top.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Kingsville
21 repair companies serve Kingsville from within 60 miles. 2 of them are based in Kingsville itself, and other nearby bases include Corpus Christi (11), Port Aransas (2), and Alice (1). Of those, 5 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Nearest on the list: S&G Appliance, around 0.8 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.0 stars across 18 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Kingsville is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Kingsville. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 1.3, 20.9 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 5 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 12 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 7 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 5 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 21 |
At the top of the Kingsville list: Star appliance repair (31.3 miles away, based in Corpus Christi, 4.9 stars from 1,554 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (1.3 miles away, 4.3 stars from 371 reviews, lists Saturday hours); American Appliance Repair (29.8 miles away, based in Corpus Christi, 4.7 stars from 208 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (20.9 miles away, based in Alice, 4.3 stars from 109 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Kingsville
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice tastes or smells off
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 Kingsville.
Troubleshooting first? See frigidaire ice maker not working or whirlpool ice maker not working.
Ice Maker Safety Notes
Use copper or PEX tubing for the ice maker connection; polyethylene tubing and piercing-type or small saddle valves are not recommended because they restrict flow and clog more easily. 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 Kingsville, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 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.
What Kingsville Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Kingsville 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Kingsville
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Kingsville, TX
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Why is there water under my refrigerator?
Why is my new ice maker not making ice yet?
Why is my ice maker frozen over?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Kingsville
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Before you call a Kingsville technician, make sure the ice maker is switched on, the bin is seated and the freezer is at 0 degrees or colder. Then check whether the water dispenser still works, which tells you water is reaching the refrigerator.