When an ice machine in Palm River-Clair Mel slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice machines and refrigeration at the top.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Palm River-Clair Mel, FL
Within 30 miles of Palm River-Clair Mel there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Tampa (18), Brandon (12), and Riverview (5). Distances run up to about 9 miles. The 37 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars. Nearest on the list: Appliances Plus Solutions, around 0.9 miles out.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Palm River-Clair Mel. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 17 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 29 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 1.9, 3.3 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 16 |
Closest matches for Palm River-Clair Mel: TB Electronix (24.8 miles away, based in Zephyrhills, 4.3 stars from 437 reviews, lists Saturday hours); GC APPLIANCE REPAIRS (14.5 miles away, based in Tampa, 4.6 stars from 27 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Tampa Bay (5.4 miles away, based in Tampa, 4.8 stars from 1,502 reviews, lists Saturday hours); The Appliance Squad (3.3 miles away, based in Brandon, 4.9 stars from 1,272 reviews).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- White scale on the visible water parts
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
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 Palm River-Clair Mel is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Palm River-Clair Mel.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
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)
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)
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in Palm River-Clair Mel, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- 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: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Local Notes for Palm River-Clair Mel
Most ice machine calls in Palm River-Clair Mel 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 Palm River-Clair Mel Repair Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Palm River-Clair Mel, FL
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
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How much does ice machine repair cost in Palm River-Clair Mel?
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Before you call a Palm River-Clair Mel 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.