When an ice maker in Whitehouse 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 Whitehouse and the Smith County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Whitehouse
Our data shows 15 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Whitehouse. Other nearby bases include Tyler (7), Jacksonville (3), and Chandler (2). 6 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Victory Appliance Service, around 7.0 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 13 businesses.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 6 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 15 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 7 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 4 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 6 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 7.0, 7.1, 8.0 |
At the top of the Whitehouse list: Mr. Appliance of East Texas (9.1 miles away, based in Tyler, 4.7 stars from 1,263 reviews); Raney Appliance Service (11.7 miles away, based in Tyler, 4.5 stars from 57 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (19.1 miles away, based in Jacksonville, 3.8 stars from 80 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A Plus Commercial Kitchens (11.5 miles away, based in Tyler, 3.8 stars from 21 reviews).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
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 Whitehouse.
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Ice Maker Safety Notes
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 Whitehouse
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?
- 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 dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- 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?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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 Whitehouse
Most ice maker calls in Whitehouse 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 Whitehouse
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Whitehouse, TX
Do technicians install ice maker kits?
Why is my ice maker frozen over?
How long does a new ice maker take to make ice?
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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 Whitehouse technician a trip for parts.