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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Marlin and the Falls County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Marlin
16 repair companies serve Marlin from within 30 miles. 1 of them are based in Marlin itself, and other nearby bases include Waco (11), Woodway (2), and Lott (1). Distances run up to about 28 miles. 2 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. The closest is Appliance Doctor, about 5.1 miles away. The 15 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
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| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 16 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 5 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 2 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 5 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 5.1, 11.1, 17.0 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 2 |
First up for Marlin: Mr. Appliance of Waco (28.1 miles away, based in Woodway, 4.6 stars from 365 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (22.6 miles away, based in Waco, 4.6 stars from 424 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ken Baker Services (17.0 miles away, based in Waco, 5.0 stars from 93 reviews, lists Saturday hours); The Installer (11.1 miles away, based in Lott, 5.0 stars from 3 reviews).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
What Gets Fixed on a Marlin Ice Maker Call
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 Marlin.
Troubleshooting first? See ice maker not working or not making ice or ge ice maker not working.
Water Lines and Leaks
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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 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?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Marlin Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Marlin 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 Marlin
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Marlin, TX
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Why is there water under my refrigerator?
Do you cover Marlin and nearby towns?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Marlin
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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 Marlin faster and cheaper.