When an ice machine in Fruit Cove slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Fruit Cove and the St. Johns County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Fruit Cove
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Fruit Cove. Other nearby bases include Jacksonville (17), Orange Park (11), and Ponte Vedra Beach (5). The closest is APPLICATION DESIGN GROUP,, about 1.3 miles away. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
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.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 36 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 16 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.3, 3.5, 6.0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 16 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 17 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
First up for Fruit Cove: Appliance Repair Jax (6.1 miles away, based in Jacksonville, 5.0 stars from 129 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Jacksonville Beach (9.3 miles away, based in Jacksonville, 4.9 stars from 65 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of St. Augustine (12.6 miles away, based in St. Augustine, 4.8 stars from 195 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A1action refrigeration and appliance repair (9.3 miles away, based in Jacksonville, 4.8 stars from 203 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Fruit Cove
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Blinking light or error code
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Fruit Cove
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 Fruit Cove is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Fruit Cove.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
After connecting the line, turn the water supply on and check every connection for leaks, and run tubing only where it will stay above freezing. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- 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 filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Fruit Cove
Most ice machine calls in Fruit Cove 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 Fruit Cove Repair Technician
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Fruit Cove, FL
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Write down the brand, model and serial number from the label behind the front grille or inside the door, and note any blinking light or code. It saves a Fruit Cove technician a trip for parts.