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. The Gainesville list below starts with companies that show ice maker or refrigerator work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Gainesville
Our data shows 13 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Gainesville. 10 of them are based in Gainesville itself, and the rest are spread across Alachua (1), High Springs (1), and Citra (1). Distances run up to about 27 miles. The closest is Novariel Appliance Repair Gainesville, about 0.5 miles away. Of those, 5 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. The 11 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 9 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 1.4, 1.5 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 5 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 13 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 7 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 5 |
The leading options for Gainesville are Sears Appliance Repair (4.2 miles away, 4.6 stars from 95 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Avetis Appliance Repair Service (4.5 miles away, 4.8 stars from 128 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.0 miles away, 4.6 stars from 116 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Tricorn Appliance Repair LLC (27.5 miles away, based in Citra, 4.9 stars from 31 reviews).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Gainesville
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice tastes or smells off
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
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 Gainesville.
Troubleshooting first? See frigidaire ice maker not working or lg ice maker not working.
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
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 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?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$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?
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.
Around Gainesville
Most ice maker calls in Gainesville 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 Gainesville
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Gainesville, FL
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Why is there water under my refrigerator?
How much does ice maker repair cost in Gainesville?
How do I reset my ice maker?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Gainesville
Ice Maker Repair Near Gainesville
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 Gainesville technician a trip for parts.