When an ice maker in Alafaya stops producing, the first question is whether water is reaching it, whether the freezer is cold enough and whether the ice maker is switched on. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Alafaya and the Orange County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Alafaya, FL
40 repair companies serve Alafaya from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Orlando (25), Winter Park (6), and Oviedo (4). 11 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: NOVACARE, LLC, around 1.3 miles out. Across 32 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Alafaya. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.3, 1.6, 2.3 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 20 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 21 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 24 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 44 |
At the top of the Alafaya list: UpFix Appliance Repair (2.3 miles away, based in Orlando, 4.8 stars from 366 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Experts Commercial (12.6 miles away, based in Winter Park, 5.0 stars from 191 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Orlando (9.2 miles away, based in Winter Park, 4.5 stars from 727 reviews, lists Saturday hours); JL Appliance Repair (5.7 miles away, based in Orlando, 5.0 stars from 147 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Alafaya
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
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Before You Work Near the Water Line
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 Maker Repair Cost Ranges
Before you give up on the ice maker in Alafaya, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- 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?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Alafaya Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Alafaya 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Alafaya
- 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?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Alafaya, FL
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Ice Maker Repair Near Alafaya
Write down the model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section and note whether the ice maker is in the door or the freezer. It saves a Alafaya technician a trip for parts.