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. Below are the companies within reach of Kathleen, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Kathleen
40 repair companies serve Kathleen from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Lakeland (16), Wesley Chapel (8), and Zephyrhills (5). Distances run up to about 19 miles. The closest is Mike's Appliance Repair, about 2.8 miles away. 9 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 31 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Kathleen. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.8, 4.0, 5.5 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 14 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 21 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 13 |
First up for Kathleen: Appliance Repair Optimal LLC (17.6 miles away, based in Wesley Chapel, 4.7 stars from 204 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Wesley Chapel (19.9 miles away, based in Wesley Chapel, 4.7 stars from 254 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Lakeland (8.2 miles away, based in Lakeland, 4.6 stars from 423 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hartman's Appliance Repair Lakeland (11.9 miles away, based in Lakeland, 4.7 stars from 158 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Kathleen
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 Kathleen.
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Water Lines and Leaks
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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit 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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Kathleen, FL
Most ice maker calls in Kathleen 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 Kathleen Repair Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Kathleen, FL
Why is my ice maker frozen over?
How much does ice maker repair cost in Kathleen?
Can you install an ice maker or hook up a water line?
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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 Kathleen technician a trip for parts.