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. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice makers and refrigerators at the top.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Highland City
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Highland City. The rest are spread across Lakeland (16), Winter Haven (5), and Brandon (5). The farthest listed company is about 25 miles out. The closest is Handy Randy's Enterprises Inc / Appliance Repair, about 0.9 miles away. 9 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 29 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Highland City. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 38 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 14 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 13 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 3.4, 4.2 |
The leading options for Highland City are Hartman's Appliance Repair Lakeland (5.9 miles away, based in Lakeland, 4.7 stars from 158 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Lakeland (6.6 miles away, based in Lakeland, 4.6 stars from 423 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Bay To Bay Appliance Repair (16.2 miles away, based in Plant City, 4.7 stars from 686 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Winter Haven (10.1 miles away, based in Winter Haven, 4.5 stars from 127 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Highland City
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
What Gets Fixed on a Highland City Ice Maker Call
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 Highland City.
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Ice Maker Safety Notes
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
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Before you give up on the ice maker in Highland City, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water inlet valve: $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?
- 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Highland City
Most ice maker calls in Highland City 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Highland City
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Highland City, FL
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Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Highland City
Ice Maker Repair Near Highland City
Before you call a Highland City technician, make sure the ice maker is switched on, the bin is seated and the freezer is at 0 degrees or colder. Then check whether the water dispenser still works, which tells you water is reaching the refrigerator.