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. 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.
Local Ice Maker Repair in La Porte, TX
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of La Porte. 2 of them are based in La Porte itself, and other nearby bases include Pasadena (15), Baytown (6), and League City (5). Distances run up to about 13 miles. The closest is Local Appliance Repair Service, La Porte., about 1.6 miles away. Of those, 14 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 37 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.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 25 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.6, 1.8, 4.6 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 43 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 21 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 20 |
At the top of the La Porte list: Mr. Appliance of League City (11.2 miles away, based in Friendswood, 4.8 stars from 765 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Deer Park (8.3 miles away, based in Pasadena, 4.8 stars from 190 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (9.2 miles away, based in Pasadena, 4.5 stars from 271 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Operation: Save Appliance (8.2 miles away, based in Baytown, 5.0 stars from 74 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- 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 La Porte.
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)
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)
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Before you give up on the ice maker in La Porte, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 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: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What La Porte Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in La Porte 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.
Before You Book in La Porte
- 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: La Porte, TX
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Why is there water under my refrigerator?
How much does ice maker repair cost in La Porte?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in La Porte
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Before you call a La Porte 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.