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. The Palm Valley list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Palm Valley, FL
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Palm Valley. Other nearby bases include Jacksonville (25), Ponte Vedra Beach (6), and St. Augustine (3). The farthest listed company is about 20 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 35 businesses. Nearest on the list: AAA Fast Appliance Repair, around 0.8 miles out.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Palm Valley. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 17 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 1.1, 2.4 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 17 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 18 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 36 |
First up for Palm Valley: Mr. Appliance of Jacksonville Beach (11.2 miles away, based in Jacksonville, 4.9 stars from 65 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of St. Augustine (15.4 miles away, based in St. Augustine, 4.8 stars from 195 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Jax (12.2 miles away, based in Jacksonville, 5.0 stars from 129 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hedlund Appliance Service (8.9 miles away, based in Jacksonville, 4.9 stars from 206 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Blinking light or error code
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
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 Valley is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Palm Valley.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
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
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 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?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Palm Valley Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Palm Valley 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 Palm Valley
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Palm Valley, FL
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
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A note on whether the machine is making no ice, slow ice or cloudy ice, plus the model number, makes any ice machine repair in Palm Valley faster.