A standalone ice machine is a small refrigeration system of its own, with its own water valve, freezing plate or grid, harvest cycle and drain. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Gainesville and the Alachua County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Gainesville, FL
Within 30 miles of Gainesville there are 13 appliance repair companies in our data. 10 of them are based in Gainesville itself, and the rest are spread across Alachua (1), High Springs (1), and Citra (1). Distances run up to about 27 miles. The 11 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars. Novariel Appliance Repair Gainesville is the nearest, roughly 0.5 miles from Gainesville.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Gainesville. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 5 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 1.4, 1.5 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 7 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 13 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 5 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 9 |
At the top of the Gainesville list: Sears Appliance Repair (5.0 miles away, 4.6 stars from 116 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.2 miles away, 4.6 stars from 95 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Isaiah Luke Appliance Repair (2.9 miles away, 4.9 stars from 29 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Avetis Appliance Repair Service (4.5 miles away, 4.8 stars from 128 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Blinking light or error code
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- 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 Gainesville. Ice maker repair in Gainesville.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
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?
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?
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $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.
What Gainesville Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Gainesville 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 Gainesville Repair Technician
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Gainesville, FL
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Why is water coming from my ice machine?
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Before you call a Gainesville 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.