Ice makers are the most repaired part of a modern refrigerator, and the fault is often not the ice maker itself but the water or cold that feeds it. The Slaton list below starts with companies that show ice maker or refrigerator work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Slaton, TX
11 repair companies serve Slaton from within 60 miles. Other nearby bases include Lubbock (9) and Plainview (2). Distances run up to about 53 miles. The closest is Field Appliance Repair LLC, about 12.8 miles away. Of those, 3 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Across 9 rated companies, the average public rating is 3.6 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Slaton is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Slaton. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 12.8, 13.2, 15.0 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 3 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 11 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 6 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 3 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 3 |
Closest matches for Slaton: Field Appliance Repair LLC (12.8 miles away, based in Lubbock, 4.3 stars from 132 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (17.3 miles away, based in Lubbock, 4.6 stars from 252 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (51.4 miles away, based in Plainview, 4.6 stars from 72 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Advanced Electronics, Inc (15.0 miles away, based in Lubbock, 4.5 stars from 72 reviews).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Slaton
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- 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 leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
What Gets Fixed on a Slaton Ice Maker Call
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 Slaton.
Troubleshooting first? See whirlpool ice maker not working or frigidaire 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)
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
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 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 repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- 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?
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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Slaton, TX
Most ice maker calls in Slaton 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 Slaton
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Slaton, TX
Why is my new ice maker not making ice yet?
Why is my ice maker frozen over?
Why is my ice maker leaking?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Slaton
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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 Slaton faster and cheaper.