Ice machines make clear ice by running water over a cold plate or grid, and that water leaves minerals behind, which is why cleaning and descaling come up on so many repair calls. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Northdale and the Hillsborough County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Northdale, FL
Within 30 miles of Northdale there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Tampa (24), Odessa (6), and Land O' Lakes (5). The farthest listed company is about 9 miles out. 1 lists ice machine or refrigeration work specifically. The closest is Max Appliance Repair, about 2.1 miles away. The 34 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 32 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 14 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 13 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.1, 2.1, 3.1 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
At the top of the Northdale list: TB Electronix (22.8 miles away, based in Zephyrhills, 4.3 stars from 437 reviews, lists Saturday hours); GC APPLIANCE REPAIRS (6.0 miles away, based in Tampa, 4.6 stars from 27 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Bolt Appliance Repair (6.5 miles away, based in Land O' Lakes, 4.7 stars from 349 reviews, lists Saturday hours); APPLIANCE REPAIR TEODOR (4.7 miles away, based in Tampa, 4.8 stars from 198 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Blinking light or error code
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Northdale
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 Northdale is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Northdale.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Water, Drains and Power
Connect a refrigerator ice maker through a quarter-turn shut-off valve on a household cold-water supply line of at least 1/2 inch. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Standard refrigerators should not be installed where temperatures drop below about 60°F or exceed 110°F; cold thickens compressor oil and heat can break it down and damage the sealed system. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Installation Location and Temperature
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:
- 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?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $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 deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Northdale Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Northdale 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 Northdale
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Northdale, FL
Why is my ice cloudy?
How much does ice machine repair cost in Northdale?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Northdale
Ice Machine Repair Near Northdale
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 Northdale technician a trip for parts.