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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Panama City Beach and the Bay County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Panama City Beach, FL
22 repair companies serve Panama City Beach from within 60 miles. 3 of them are based in Panama City Beach itself, and the rest are spread across Panama City (4), Destin (3), and Fort Walton Beach (2). Distances run up to about 59 miles. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 22 businesses. Nearest on the list: Mr. Appliance of Bay & Walton Counties, around 1.6 miles out. Panama City Beach is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Panama City Beach. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Companies within 60 miles | 22 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 7 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 7 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.6, 2.5, 7.1 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 9 |
Closest matches for Panama City Beach: Mr. Appliance of Bay & Walton Counties (1.6 miles away, 4.7 stars from 241 reviews); Davis Appliance On the Beach (2.5 miles away, 4.7 stars from 170 reviews); Elliott's Appliance Repair (18.8 miles away, based in Panama City, 4.5 stars from 93 reviews, lists Saturday hours); The Appliance Spot (26.8 miles away, based in Santa Rosa Beach, 5.0 stars from 152 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Panama City Beach
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Panama City Beach
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Panama City Beach. Ice maker repair in Panama City Beach.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or ice maker not working or not making ice.
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)
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)
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 line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 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 credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
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 Panama City Beach Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Panama City Beach 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 Panama City Beach
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Panama City Beach, FL
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Which areas near Panama City Beach do these technicians cover?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
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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 Panama City Beach faster.