An ice maker needs three things: water at enough pressure, a freezer cold enough to freeze it and a working mechanism to harvest the cubes. Most repairs fix one of those three. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Doctor Phillips and the Orange County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Doctor Phillips
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Doctor Phillips. Other nearby bases include Orlando (29), Kissimmee (4), and Ocoee (3). 11 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Doctor Phillips Appliance Rpr, around 0.3 miles out. The 31 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Doctor Phillips. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 17 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 39 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 17 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 0.8, 3.3 |
First up for Doctor Phillips: Appliances USA Pro (5.5 miles away, based in Orlando, 4.9 stars from 4,334 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Pronto Appliance Services (8.7 miles away, based in Orlando, 4.8 stars from 416 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hartman's Appliance Repair (10.4 miles away, based in Orlando, 4.8 stars from 982 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Reliable Appliance Repair (7.9 miles away, based in Orlando, 4.6 stars from 382 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Doctor Phillips
An ice maker is only as good as the freezer around it. When food is soft too, the repair is a freezer repair. Freezer repair in Doctor Phillips.
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Before You Work Near the Water Line
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Doctor Phillips
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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.
Local Notes for Doctor Phillips
Most ice maker calls in Doctor Phillips 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.
Before You Book in Doctor Phillips
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Doctor Phillips, FL
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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 Doctor Phillips technician a trip for parts.