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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving South Apopka and the Orange County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Local Ice Machine Repair in South Apopka, FL
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of South Apopka. The rest are spread across Orlando (19), Altamonte Springs (4), and Longwood (4). The farthest listed company is about 11 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 30 businesses. Nearest on the list: Best Apopka Appliance Repair, around 0.7 miles out.
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| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 20 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 4.9, 4.9 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 37 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 20 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 22 |
First up for South Apopka: Tech24 (11.2 miles away, based in Orlando, 3.9 stars from 15 reviews); Appliance Experts Commercial (8.9 miles away, based in Winter Park, 5.0 stars from 191 reviews); Hartman's Appliance Repair (7.0 miles away, based in Orlando, 4.8 stars from 982 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Excellence Appliance Repair (10.4 miles away, based in Orlando, 5.0 stars from 685 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in South Apopka
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for South Apopka. Ice maker repair in South Apopka.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Water, Drains and Power
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)
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in South Apopka, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 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?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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 South Apopka Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in South Apopka 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.
Before You Book in South Apopka
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: South Apopka, FL
How much does ice machine repair cost in South Apopka?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Other Refrigeration Repair in South Apopka
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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 South Apopka faster.