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 Lake City 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 Lake City
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Lake City. 1 of them are based in Lake City itself, and other nearby bases include Gainesville (10), Orange Park (9), and Jacksonville (6). Distances run up to about 57 miles. 8 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. Nearest on the list: Appliance-Smarts, around 1.9 miles out. The 35 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Lake City is inside its regular service area.
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| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.9, 15.7, 20.1 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 10 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 16 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 35 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 58 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 11 |
The leading options for Lake City are Hartman's Appliance Repair (56.5 miles away, based in Jacksonville, 4.8 stars from 598 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (39.3 miles away, based in Gainesville, 4.6 stars from 95 reviews, lists Saturday hours); UltraFix Appliance Repair (57.4 miles away, based in Jacksonville, 4.9 stars from 128 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Avetis Appliance Repair Service (41.8 miles away, based in Gainesville, 4.8 stars from 128 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Lake City
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? See frigidaire ice maker not working or samsung 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)
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
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 and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 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?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Lake City, FL
Most ice maker calls in Lake 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.
Before You Book in Lake City
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Lake City, FL
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Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Lake City
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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 Lake City technician a trip for parts.