Door-mounted ice makers on French door refrigerators work differently from the classic ice maker in the freezer, and they freeze up for different reasons. Below are the companies within reach of Elfers, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Elfers
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Elfers. The rest are spread across New Port Richey (14), Holiday (7), and Port Richey (6). The farthest listed company is about 9 miles out. Nearest on the list: Quality Appliance Repair Holiday, around 0.3 miles out. Of those, 4 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 33 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Elfers. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 11 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 0.5, 1.3 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 25 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 11 |
At the top of the Elfers list: Mr. Appliance of Pasco County (1.7 miles away, based in New Port Richey, 4.7 stars from 727 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Pinellas County (12.6 miles away, based in Oldsmar, 4.9 stars from 608 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Pasco Appliance Repair - Appliance Repair Service Company in Port Richey FL (4.8 miles away, based in Port Richey, 4.6 stars from 182 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Top Appliance Repair (7.9 miles away, based in Palm Harbor, 4.9 stars from 41 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice tastes or smells off
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice clumping in the bucket
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
If the freezer itself is running warm, fix that first; an ice maker will not harvest until its mold is cold enough. See freezer repair for Elfers. Freezer repair in Elfers.
Troubleshooting first? See ice maker not working or not making ice or whirlpool ice maker not working.
Ice Maker Safety Notes
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
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 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?
- 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Elfers
Most ice maker calls in Elfers 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 Elfers Repair Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Elfers, FL
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Ice Maker Repair Near Elfers
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 Elfers technician a trip for parts.