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Who Can Repair Appliances in Texas?
What Texas law and agencies say about licensing for home appliance repair, checked October 31, 2026. This is general information, not legal advice.
Do appliance repair techs need a Texas license?
- Texas Occupations Code section 1302.058 says the air conditioning and refrigeration contractor chapter does not apply to a residential refrigerator, freezer or ice machine. Source: Texas Legislature: Occupations Code Chapter 1302, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors.
- TDLR lists the same exemption: residential refrigerators, freezers or ice machines. Source: Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation: Air Conditioning and Refrigeration: Exemptions.
- TDLR says residential appliance dealers, manufacturers, or their authorized designees who do electrical work while repairing or servicing an existing appliance are exempt from electrician licensing. Source: Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation: Electricians: Exemptions.
Work on central air conditioning, new wiring, or gas piping falls under other rules. Ask the shop what license, if any, covers the job.
Texas repair shops
Partner shops coming soon. No Texas repair shop is listed on this site yet. Shops will only be shown as partners after they agree in writing. Until then, ask any shop you call whether it works on your appliance and brand, and check reviews from more than one source.
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FAQ
Do I need a licensed tech to fix my fridge in Texas?
Texas Occupations Code 1302.058 says the air conditioning and refrigeration licensing chapter does not apply to a residential refrigerator, freezer or ice machine. Source: Texas Legislature and TDLR.
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