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 Palestine and the Anderson County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Ice Maker Repair Companies Near Palestine
Within 60 miles of Palestine there are 23 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Palestine, and the rest are spread across Tyler (7), Jacksonville (3), and Chandler (2). Distances run up to about 60 miles. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 2.6 miles away. 8 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. The 21 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars. Palestine is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 23 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 10 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 8 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 8 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.6, 26.3, 26.3 |
The leading options for Palestine are Sears Appliance Repair (2.6 miles away, 4.5 stars from 139 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of East Texas (42.4 miles away, based in Tyler, 4.7 stars from 1,263 reviews); Raney Appliance Service (41.8 miles away, based in Tyler, 4.5 stars from 57 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (26.3 miles away, based in Jacksonville, 3.8 stars from 80 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- 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 Palestine.
Troubleshooting first? See ice maker not working or not making ice or ge ice maker not working.
Water Lines and Leaks
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)
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 Palestine, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 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?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 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?
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.
What Palestine Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Palestine 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.
Questions to Ask a Palestine Repair Technician
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Palestine, TX
What does an ice maker repair usually cost?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Do technicians install ice maker kits?
Why is my ice maker frozen over?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Palestine
Ice Maker Repair Near Palestine
Write down the model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section and note whether the ice maker is in the door or the freezer. It saves a Palestine technician a trip for parts.