When an ice maker in Rio Bravo stops producing, the first question is whether water is reaching it, whether the freezer is cold enough and whether the ice maker is switched on. Below are the companies within reach of Rio Bravo, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Rio Bravo
8 repair companies serve Rio Bravo from within 60 miles. Other nearby bases include Laredo (8). The farthest listed company is about 13 miles out. Nearest on the list: Polar Tech, around 5.0 miles out. Of those, 2 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 8 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Rio Bravo is inside its regular service area.
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.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 7 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 8 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 5.0, 9.2, 9.7 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 2 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 2 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 3 |
The leading options for Rio Bravo are G. C. Refrigeration (9.2 miles away, based in Laredo, 4.3 stars from 37 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (13.0 miles away, based in Laredo, 4.6 stars from 115 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Estevis Appliance (12.1 miles away, based in Laredo, 4.6 stars from 27 reviews); Polar Tech (5.0 miles away, based in Laredo, 4.5 stars from 56 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
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Ice Maker Safety Notes
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
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 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?
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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Rio Bravo, TX
Most ice maker calls in Rio Bravo 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Rio Bravo
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- 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: Rio Bravo, TX
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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 Rio Bravo technician a trip for parts.