When an ice maker in Rio Hondo 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 Hondo, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Rio Hondo, TX
We found 21 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Rio Hondo. The rest are spread across Brownsville (8), Harlingen (7), and Weslaco (2). The farthest listed company is about 29 miles out. Smart Appliance Service & Repair is the nearest, roughly 5.7 miles from Rio Hondo. 5 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.0 stars across 20 businesses.
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| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 5.7, 7.1, 7.8 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 4 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 21 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 5 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 11 |
Closest matches for Rio Hondo: My Repair Center (7.1 miles away, based in Harlingen, 4.7 stars from 1,639 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (20.1 miles away, based in Brownsville, 4.4 stars from 135 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Jim's Appliance & A/C Services (11.1 miles away, based in San Benito, 4.5 stars from 76 reviews); Plata Refrigeration & Appliance Center (23.1 miles away, based in Brownsville, 4.1 stars from 40 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
If the freezer itself is running warm, fix that first; an ice maker will not harvest until its mold is cold enough. See freezer repair for Rio Hondo. Freezer repair in Rio Hondo.
Troubleshooting first? See ice maker not working or not making ice or ge ice maker not working.
Water Lines and Leaks
Use copper or PEX tubing for the ice maker connection; polyethylene tubing and piercing-type or small saddle valves are not recommended because they restrict flow and clog more easily. 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)
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Rio Hondo
Before you give up on the ice maker in Rio Hondo, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Rio Hondo, TX
Most ice maker calls in Rio Hondo 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 Rio Hondo
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
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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 Rio Hondo faster and cheaper.