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 Worth and the Palm Beach County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Lake Worth, FL
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Lake Worth. Other nearby bases include West Palm Beach (16), Boynton Beach (9), and Lake Worth Beach (5). The 26 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars. Nearest on the list: Lake Worth Beach Appliance Repair, around 0.2 miles out.
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| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 11 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 16 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 11 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 44 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 0.2, 0.3 |
The leading options for Lake Worth are APPLIANCE PROFESSIONAL REPAIR LLC (3.4 miles away, based in Lake Worth Beach, 5.0 stars from 454 reviews); Mr. Appliance of the Palm Beaches (5.8 miles away, based in West Palm Beach, 4.8 stars from 778 reviews); Romano's Appliance Repair (6.0 miles away, based in West Palm Beach, 4.9 stars from 185 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Empire Appliance Repair (5.3 miles away, based in Boynton Beach, 4.8 stars from 193 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Lake Worth
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Ice tastes or smells off
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Lake Worth
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 Worth is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Lake Worth.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
Use copper or PEX tubing for the ice maker connection; polyethylene tubing and piercing-type or small saddle valves are not recommended because they restrict flow and clog more easily. 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?
Before replacing an ice machine in Lake Worth, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- 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?
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 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?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Lake Worth
Most ice machine calls in Lake Worth 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Lake Worth
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Lake Worth, FL
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Why is my ice cloudy?
Which areas near Lake Worth do these technicians cover?
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Before you call a Lake Worth 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.