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. The University 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 University, FL
Within 30 miles of University there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Tampa (32), Lutz (4), and Thonotosassa (2). Distances run up to about 9 miles. GlotricoFix Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.5 miles from University. The 34 rated companies in range average 4.6 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.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 31 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.5, 1.6, 1.8 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 18 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 19 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
The leading options for University are TB Electronix (18.8 miles away, based in Zephyrhills, 4.3 stars from 437 reviews, lists Saturday hours); GC APPLIANCE REPAIRS (9.5 miles away, based in Tampa, 4.6 stars from 27 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Excellence Appliance Repair (7.0 miles away, based in Tampa, 5.0 stars from 628 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.8 miles away, based in Temple Terrace, 4.6 stars from 131 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Blinking light or error code
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in University
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for University. Ice maker repair in University.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
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 University, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 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?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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 University Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in University 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 University
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: University, FL
Are you affiliated with any ice machine brand?
Why is my ice cloudy?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Other Refrigeration Repair in University
Ice Machine Repair in Nearby Cities
Before you call a University 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.