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 Tallahassee and the Leon County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Tallahassee, FL
Our data shows 14 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Tallahassee. 9 list an address in Tallahassee, and the rest are spread across Crawfordville (2), Cairo (2), and Thomasville (1). The farthest listed company is about 29 miles out. The closest is Daryl Appliance Repair Tallahassee FL, about 1.9 miles away. The 13 rated companies in range average 4.5 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.
| Listing Saturday hours | 8 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 14 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.9, 2.0, 2.0 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 1 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
Closest matches for Tallahassee: Mr. Appliance of Tallahassee (3.2 miles away, 4.7 stars from 445 reviews); J & B Appliance Service (6.5 miles away, 4.5 stars from 84 reviews); Chill Appliance Repair (2.0 miles away, 5.0 stars from 35 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Daryl Appliance Repair Tallahassee FL (1.9 miles away, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Blinking light or error code
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Tallahassee
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 Tallahassee is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Tallahassee.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
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)
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
Before replacing an ice machine in Tallahassee, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 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?
- 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?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Tallahassee, FL
Most ice machine calls in Tallahassee 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 Tallahassee
- 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?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Tallahassee, FL
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
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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 Tallahassee faster.