Ice machines make clear ice by running water over a cold plate or grid, and that water leaves minerals behind, which is why cleaning and descaling come up on so many repair calls. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Apopka and the Orange County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Apopka
40 repair companies serve Apopka from within 30 miles. 1 list an address in Apopka, and other nearby bases include Orlando (9), Longwood (4), and Altamonte Springs (4). Across 31 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars. The closest is Best Apopka Appliance Repair, about 2.7 miles away.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Apopka. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 18 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 18 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.7, 6.9, 7.2 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 20 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 37 |
Closest matches for Apopka: Tech24 (14.6 miles away, based in Orlando, 3.9 stars from 15 reviews); Appliance Experts Commercial (11.5 miles away, based in Winter Park, 5.0 stars from 191 reviews); Hartman's Appliance Repair (10.3 miles away, based in Orlando, 4.8 stars from 982 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Reliable Appliance Repair Longwood (7.6 miles away, based in Longwood, 4.9 stars from 171 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Ice tastes or smells off
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
Refrigerator ice makers fail for different reasons than standalone machines. If yours is in the refrigerator door or freezer, the ice maker repair page for Apopka is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Apopka.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
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
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Apopka, FL
Most ice machine calls in Apopka come down to water supply, scale, drains and pumps, dirty condensers and harvest controls.
Florida's construction licensing guidance says that paid work such as installing a dishwasher connected to drinking water or replacing a water heater requires a licensed contractor, and that a local business tax receipt or certificate of competency may also apply; it does not describe a separate state appliance repair license. Source: DBPR License Requirements and Exemptions (Construction Industry Licensing Board), posted by Columbia County
In Florida, you can check a license with the DBPR Verify a License (MyFloridaLicense.com) or report a problem to the Florida Attorney General, Office of Citizen Services / Consumer Protection.
Hiring a Repair Company in Apopka
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Apopka, FL
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Apopka
Ice Machine Repair Near Apopka
A note on whether the machine is making no ice, slow ice or cloudy ice, plus the model number, makes any ice machine repair in Apopka faster.