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 Live Oak
Within 30 miles of Live Oak there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include San Antonio (20), Converse (6), and Cibolo (5). 7 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Universal City Appliance Repair Tech is the nearest, roughly 1.9 miles from Live Oak. The 35 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Live Oak. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 13 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 22 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.9, 2.0, 2.1 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 41 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 13 |
The leading options for Live Oak are ProStar Appliance Repair (9.7 miles away, based in San Antonio, 4.9 stars from 1,515 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Quick Tweak Appliance Repair (7.0 miles away, based in San Antonio, 5.0 stars from 264 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of San Antonio (4.5 miles away, based in San Antonio, 4.6 stars from 796 reviews, lists Saturday hours); UltraFix Appliance Repair (10.7 miles away, based in San Antonio, 4.8 stars from 443 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Live Oak
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Ice tastes or smells off
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Live Oak
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 Live Oak.
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Before You Work Near the Water Line
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)
Standard refrigerators should not be installed where temperatures drop below about 60°F or exceed 110°F; cold thickens compressor oil and heat can break it down and damage the sealed system. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Installation Location and Temperature
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- 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?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Live Oak
Most ice maker calls in Live Oak 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Live Oak
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Live Oak, TX
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Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Live Oak
Ice Maker Repair Near Live Oak
A note on when the ice stopped, whether the water dispenser works and the model number in hand make any ice maker repair in Live Oak faster and cheaper.