When an ice machine in St. Petersburg slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. The St. Petersburg 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 St. Petersburg, FL
Within 30 miles of St. Petersburg there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 28 of them are based in St. Petersburg itself, and the rest are spread across Largo (3), Clearwater (2), and Kenneth City (2). The farthest listed company is about 9 miles out. Same-Day Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.2 miles from St. Petersburg. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 29 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from St. Petersburg. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 1.1, 1.4 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 26 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 11 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 10 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 37 |
At the top of the St. Petersburg list: GC APPLIANCE REPAIRS (17.4 miles away, based in Tampa, 4.6 stars from 27 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Same-Day Appliance Repair (0.2 miles away, 4.9 stars from 942 reviews); Smart Appliance Services (2.9 miles away, 4.8 stars from 1,465 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (3.9 miles away, 4.6 stars from 104 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Blinking light or error code
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for St. Petersburg. Ice maker repair in St. Petersburg.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? 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)
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in St. Petersburg, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- 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 an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for St. Petersburg, FL
Most ice machine calls in St. Petersburg 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 St. Petersburg Repair Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- 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?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: St. Petersburg, FL
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Do you cover St. Petersburg and nearby towns?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
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Before you call a St. Petersburg 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.