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 Lake City and the Columbia County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Lake City
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Lake City. 1 of them are based in Lake City itself, and other nearby bases include Gainesville (10), Orange Park (9), and Jacksonville (6). Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 35 businesses. Appliance-Smarts is the nearest, roughly 1.9 miles from Lake City. Lake City is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 11 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.9, 15.7, 20.1 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 10 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 58 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 35 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
Closest matches for Lake City: All Phase Air Conditioning And Refrigeration (58.6 miles away, based in Valdosta, 5.0 stars from 7 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance-Smarts (1.9 miles away, 4.4 stars from 94 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (38.9 miles away, based in Gainesville, 4.6 stars from 116 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hartman's Appliance Repair (56.5 miles away, based in Jacksonville, 4.8 stars from 598 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Lake City
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Ice tastes or smells off
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Lake City
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 Lake City is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Lake City.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
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)
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)
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:
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 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?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 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?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
What Lake City Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Lake City 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 Lake City
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Lake City, FL
How much does ice machine repair cost in Lake City?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
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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 Lake City technician a trip for parts.