A standalone ice machine is a small refrigeration system of its own, with its own water valve, freezing plate or grid, harvest cycle and drain. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Upper Grand Lagoon and the Bay County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Upper Grand Lagoon, FL
19 repair companies serve Upper Grand Lagoon from within 60 miles. The rest are spread across Panama City (4), Panama City Beach (3), and Destin (3). Distances run up to about 55 miles. Same Day Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 2.3 miles from Upper Grand Lagoon. Across 19 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Upper Grand Lagoon is inside its regular service area.
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| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 6 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 6 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 8 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.3, 7.2, 7.5 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 19 |
Closest matches for Upper Grand Lagoon: Mr. Appliance of Bay & Walton Counties (11.0 miles away, based in Panama City Beach, 4.7 stars from 241 reviews); Davis Appliance On the Beach (11.8 miles away, based in Panama City Beach, 4.7 stars from 170 reviews); Elliott's Appliance Repair (11.6 miles away, based in Panama City, 4.5 stars from 93 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Independent Appliance, Inc. (7.2 miles away, based in Panama City, 4.4 stars from 163 reviews).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Blinking light or error code
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Upper Grand Lagoon
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 Upper Grand Lagoon is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Upper Grand Lagoon.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
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)
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Ice machine cleaning service: $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?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 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?
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.
Around Upper Grand Lagoon
Most ice machine calls in Upper Grand Lagoon 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 Upper Grand Lagoon
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Upper Grand Lagoon, FL
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Ice Machine Repair Near Upper Grand Lagoon
Before you call a Upper Grand Lagoon 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.