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. Below are the companies within reach of Valrico, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Valrico
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Valrico. 2 of them are based in Valrico itself, and the rest are spread across Brandon (12), Tampa (11), and Riverview (7). Valrico Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 2.1 miles from Valrico. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 36 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Valrico. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 16 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 27 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.1, 2.9, 3.5 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 39 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 17 |
First up for Valrico: TB Electronix (22.2 miles away, based in Zephyrhills, 4.3 stars from 437 reviews, lists Saturday hours); GC APPLIANCE REPAIRS (22.9 miles away, based in Tampa, 4.6 stars from 27 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Tampa Bay (14.5 miles away, based in Tampa, 4.8 stars from 1,502 reviews, lists Saturday hours); The Appliance Squad (6.0 miles away, based in Brandon, 4.9 stars from 1,272 reviews).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
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 Valrico is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Valrico.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? 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)
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Local Notes for Valrico
Most ice machine calls in Valrico 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 Valrico
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Valrico, FL
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
Why is my ice cloudy?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Valrico
Ice Machine Repair Near Valrico
Before you call a Valrico 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.