Ice makers are the most repaired part of a modern refrigerator, and the fault is often not the ice maker itself but the water or cold that feeds it. Below are the companies within reach of Alachua, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Maker Repair Companies Near Alachua
13 repair companies serve Alachua from within 30 miles. 1 list an address in Alachua, and the rest are spread across Gainesville (10), High Springs (1), and Lake City (1). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. 4 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: APTUS BIOSCIENCES LLC, around 0.6 miles out. Across 11 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 10 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 4 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 4 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 6 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 13 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.6, 6.7, 8.8 |
Closest matches for Alachua: Sears Appliance Repair (9.3 miles away, based in Gainesville, 4.6 stars from 95 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Avetis Appliance Repair Service (11.8 miles away, based in Gainesville, 4.8 stars from 128 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.8 miles away, based in Gainesville, 4.6 stars from 116 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Alex Appliance Repair (13.0 miles away, based in Gainesville, 3.0 stars from 2 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Alachua
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? See lg ice maker not working or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Water Lines and Leaks
After connecting the line, turn the water supply on and check every connection for leaks, and run tubing only where it will stay above freezing. 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
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer 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 Alachua, FL
Most ice maker calls in Alachua come down to the same handful of causes: water supply and pressure, a frozen fill tube, the water inlet valve, freezer temperature and the ice maker assembly itself.
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 a Alachua Repair Technician
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Alachua, FL
Why is my ice maker not making ice?
Do technicians install ice maker kits?
How do I reset my ice maker?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Alachua
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A note on when the ice stopped, whether the water dispenser works and the model number in hand make any ice maker repair in Alachua faster and cheaper.