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. Below are the companies within reach of Avon Park, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Avon Park, FL
Within 60 miles of Avon Park there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Lakeland (15), Winter Haven (5), and Sebring (4). Distances run up to about 47 miles. The 30 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 7.0 miles from Avon Park. Avon Park is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Avon Park. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 38 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 11 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 17 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 12 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 7.0, 10.6, 11.7 |
First up for Avon Park: Alex Crew LLC Appliances Repair Services (58.2 miles away, based in North Port, 5.0 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Highlands, Hardee and Southern Polk County (11.7 miles away, based in Sebring, 4.9 stars from 548 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (7.0 miles away, based in Sebring, 4.7 stars from 55 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Lakeland (40.8 miles away, based in Lakeland, 4.6 stars from 423 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Blinking light or error code
- White scale on the visible water parts
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Avon Park. Ice maker repair in Avon Park.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
Water, Drains and Power
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in Avon Park, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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 Avon Park Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Avon Park 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.
Questions to Ask a Avon Park Repair Technician
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Avon Park, FL
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
Which areas near Avon Park do these technicians cover?
Why is my ice cloudy?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
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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 Avon Park faster.