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. The Waco list below starts with companies that show ice maker or refrigerator work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Waco
Within 30 miles of Waco there are 17 appliance repair companies in our data. 11 of them are based in Waco itself, and the rest are spread across Woodway (2), Hewitt (1), and McGregor (1). The farthest listed company is about 26 miles out. Hammond Appliance Services is the nearest, roughly 2.3 miles from Waco. 3 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 16 businesses.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 6 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 17 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 5 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 3 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 3 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.3, 2.5, 3.0 |
At the top of the Waco list: Mr. Appliance of Waco (5.1 miles away, based in Woodway, 4.6 stars from 365 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (3.0 miles away, 4.6 stars from 424 reviews, lists Saturday hours); On Point Service Company (15.3 miles away, based in McGregor, 4.7 stars from 62 reviews); Ken Baker Services (8.0 miles away, 5.0 stars from 93 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Waco
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice tastes or smells off
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
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 Waco.
Troubleshooting first? See ice maker not working or not making ice or lg ice maker not working.
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)
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 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?
- 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?
- 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.
What Waco Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Waco 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.
Before You Book in Waco
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
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Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Waco
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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 Waco faster and cheaper.