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. The Port Arthur list below starts with companies that show ice maker or refrigerator work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Port Arthur, TX
Our data shows 14 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Port Arthur. 1 list an address in Port Arthur, and the rest are spread across Beaumont (7), Groves (2), and Orange (2). The farthest listed company is about 26 miles out. GT Appliance Services is the nearest, roughly 5.8 miles from Port Arthur. Of those, 4 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. The 12 rated companies in range average 4.1 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Port Arthur. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 14 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 11 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 4 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 5.8, 6.2, 7.4 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 4 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 5 |
The leading options for Port Arthur are Mr. Appliance of Beaumont (19.1 miles away, based in Beaumont, 4.9 stars from 343 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A1 Star Appliance Repair (20.1 miles away, based in Beaumont, 4.8 stars from 154 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (7.4 miles away, 4.7 stars from 167 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (23.6 miles away, based in Beaumont, 4.7 stars from 258 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Port Arthur
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Port Arthur
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 Port Arthur.
Troubleshooting first? See ice maker not working or not making ice or lg ice maker not working.
Water Lines and Leaks
After connecting the line, turn the water supply on and check every connection for leaks, and run tubing only where it will stay above freezing. 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?
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
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 Port Arthur Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Port Arthur 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Port Arthur
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- 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?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Port Arthur, TX
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Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Port Arthur
Ice Maker Repair Near Port Arthur
Before you call a Port Arthur 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.