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 Live Oak 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 Live Oak
Within 60 miles of Live Oak there are 32 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 list an address in Live Oak, and other nearby bases include Gainesville (10), Valdosta (8), and Perry (3). The farthest listed company is about 59 miles out. Nearest on the list: A-1 Appliance Sales, Service & Parts, around 1.4 miles out. 1 of them mentions ice machine or refrigeration work in their listing or website. Across 29 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Live Oak is inside its regular service area.
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| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 32 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 7 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 18 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.4, 2.1, 20.5 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 7 |
First up for Live Oak: All Phase Air Conditioning And Refrigeration (41.5 miles away, based in Valdosta, 5.0 stars from 7 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Bedonewitit Appliance Repair LLC (2.1 miles away, 4.9 stars from 58 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance-Smarts (20.5 miles away, based in Lake City, 4.4 stars from 94 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (42.9 miles away, based in Valdosta, 4.7 stars from 287 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Ice tastes or smells off
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 Live Oak. Ice maker repair in Live Oak.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
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)
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in Live Oak, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 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?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Around Live Oak
Most ice machine calls in Live Oak 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 Live Oak
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Live Oak, FL
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Live Oak
Ice Machine Repair Near Live Oak
Before you call a Live Oak 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.