An ice maker needs three things: water at enough pressure, a freezer cold enough to freeze it and a working mechanism to harvest the cubes. Most repairs fix one of those three. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving San Benito and the Cameron County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving San Benito, TX
22 repair companies serve San Benito from within 30 miles. 1 of them are based in San Benito itself, and the rest are spread across Brownsville (8), Harlingen (7), and Weslaco (2). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. The closest is Jim's Appliance & A/C Services, about 3.0 miles away. 5 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. The 21 rated companies in range average 4.0 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from San Benito. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 7 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 22 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 5 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 11 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.0, 3.7, 4.7 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 4 |
The leading options for San Benito are My Repair Center (3.7 miles away, based in Harlingen, 4.7 stars from 1,639 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (15.1 miles away, based in Brownsville, 4.4 stars from 135 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Jim's Appliance & A/C Services (3.0 miles away, 4.5 stars from 76 reviews); Plata Refrigeration & Appliance Center (18.1 miles away, based in Brownsville, 4.1 stars from 40 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice tastes or smells off
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? See whirlpool ice maker not working or frigidaire 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 San Benito
Before you give up on the ice maker in San Benito, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for San Benito
Most ice maker calls in San Benito 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 San Benito Repair Technician
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: San Benito, TX
Why is my ice maker not making ice?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Are you affiliated with any refrigerator brand?
Why is there ice built up around my ice maker?
Find Your Brand in San Benito
Ice Maker Repair in Nearby Cities
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 San Benito technician a trip for parts.