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. Below are the companies within reach of River Ridge, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Ice Machine Repair in River Ridge, FL
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of River Ridge. Other nearby bases include New Port Richey (14), Port Richey (6), and Odessa (6). The 34 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars. Nearest on the list: Quality First Appliance Services & Dryer Vent Cleaning, around 2.3 miles out.
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.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 22 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.3, 3.5, 3.8 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 8 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 8 |
First up for River Ridge: TB Electronix (27.0 miles away, based in Zephyrhills, 4.3 stars from 437 reviews, lists Saturday hours); GC APPLIANCE REPAIRS (16.4 miles away, based in Tampa, 4.6 stars from 27 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Bolt Appliance Repair (7.6 miles away, based in Land O' Lakes, 4.7 stars from 349 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ER Appliance Repair (7.4 miles away, based in Land O' Lakes, 4.8 stars from 136 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in River Ridge
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 River Ridge is the better fit. Ice maker repair in River Ridge.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 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: $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.
What River Ridge Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in River Ridge 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 River Ridge Repair Technician
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- 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: River Ridge, FL
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Are you affiliated with any ice machine brand?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
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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 River Ridge faster.