When an ice machine in Plant City slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. The Plant City list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Plant City
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Plant City. 2 of them are based in Plant City itself, and the rest are spread across Lakeland (16), Brandon (12), and Valrico (2). Distances run up to about 16 miles. The closest is Fast Appliances Repair Plant City, about 0.4 miles away. The 32 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 16 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 16 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 23 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 1.2, 9.9 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 38 |
At the top of the Plant City list: TB Electronix (15.9 miles away, based in Zephyrhills, 4.3 stars from 437 reviews, lists Saturday hours); GC APPLIANCE REPAIRS (28.2 miles away, based in Tampa, 4.6 stars from 27 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Bay To Bay Appliance Repair (1.2 miles away, 4.7 stars from 686 reviews); The Appliance Squad (14.5 miles away, based in Brandon, 4.9 stars from 1,272 reviews).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Plant City
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Plant City. Ice maker repair in Plant City.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
Use copper or PEX tubing for the ice maker connection; polyethylene tubing and piercing-type or small saddle valves are not recommended because they restrict flow and clog more easily. 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:
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour 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.
Around Plant City
Most ice machine calls in Plant City 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 Plant City
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Plant City, FL
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
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Before you call a Plant City 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.