Undercounter and built-in ice makers in kitchens, bars and outdoor kitchens fail for different reasons than a refrigerator ice maker: scale, drain problems and harvest faults lead the list. The Fort Meade list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Fort Meade
32 repair companies serve Fort Meade from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Lakeland (16), Winter Haven (5), and Plant City (2). Distances run up to about 29 miles. The closest is Countywide Appliance Repair, about 11.5 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 22 businesses.
We do not show business phone numbers. Call our helpline to be connected with a participating technician, or look a company up directly. Always confirm licensing and insurance.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 7 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 11.5, 14.6, 14.7 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 32 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 7 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 18 |
First up for Fort Meade: Bay To Bay Appliance Repair (26.4 miles away, based in Plant City, 4.7 stars from 686 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Lakeland (20.4 miles away, based in Lakeland, 4.6 stars from 423 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hartman's Appliance Repair Lakeland (19.8 miles away, based in Lakeland, 4.7 stars from 158 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Winter Haven (18.6 miles away, based in Winter Haven, 4.5 stars from 127 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Blinking light or error code
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
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 Fort Meade is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Fort Meade.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
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)
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 Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in Fort Meade, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from 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?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 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 waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator 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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Fort Meade, FL
Most ice machine calls in Fort Meade 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 Fort Meade
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Fort Meade, FL
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Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
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Before you call a Fort Meade technician, check that the water supply valve is open, the machine has power, and the drain is not backed up. Note when it last made ice and whether it has been cleaned or descaled recently.