When an ice maker in Wells Branch 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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Wells Branch and the Travis County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Wells Branch, TX
Within 30 miles of Wells Branch there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Austin (21), Round Rock (13), and Pflugerville (6). 8 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Appliance Rescue Team is the nearest, roughly 0.8 miles from Wells Branch. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 37 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Wells Branch. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 15 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 27 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 14 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 43 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.8, 0.9, 1.1 |
First up for Wells Branch: Mr. Appliance of Austin (6.5 miles away, based in Pflugerville, 4.7 stars from 1,377 reviews, lists Saturday hours); The Appliance Family (2.1 miles away, based in Austin, 4.8 stars from 198 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Setpoint Services LLC (2.1 miles away, based in Pflugerville, 4.9 stars from 54 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ABA Appliance Repair, Inc. (7.2 miles away, based in Austin, 4.4 stars from 543 reviews).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Wells Branch
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
What Gets Fixed on a Wells Branch 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 Wells Branch.
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Before You Work Near the Water Line
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:
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 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?
- 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?
- 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.
Local Notes for Wells Branch
Most ice maker calls in Wells Branch 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Wells Branch
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Wells Branch, TX
Can you install an ice maker or hook up a water line?
How much does ice maker repair cost in Wells Branch?
Why is there ice built up around my ice maker?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
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Ice Maker Repair Near Wells Branch
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 Wells Branch technician a trip for parts.