When an ice machine in The Villages slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. The Villages list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near The Villages
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of The Villages. 2 list an address in The Villages, and other nearby bases include Ocala (14), Belleview (6), and Inverness (3). The 32 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars. The Villages Affordable Appliance Repair Tech is the nearest, roughly 1.7 miles from The Villages.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 26 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 46 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 11 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 31 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 11 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.7, 2.9, 3.8 |
Closest matches for The Villages: Beacon Services & Appliances (27.2 miles away, based in Beverly Hills, 4.9 stars from 1,467 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Jonathan's Appliance Services (5.1 miles away, based in Wildwood, 5.0 stars from 385 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Expert Appliance Repairs (21.5 miles away, based in Altoona, 4.8 stars from 99 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Marion County (21.4 miles away, based in Ocala, 4.6 stars from 920 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
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 The Villages. Ice maker repair in The Villages.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
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)
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:
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 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?
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.
Local Notes for The Villages
Most ice machine calls in The Villages 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 The Villages Repair Technician
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: The Villages, FL
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Why is my ice cloudy?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
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Write down the brand, model and serial number from the label behind the front grille or inside the door, and note any blinking light or code. It saves The Villages technician a trip for parts.