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. The Lake Lorraine 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 Lorraine
We found 13 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Lake Lorraine. Other nearby bases include Destin (3), Fort Walton Beach (2), and Navarre (2). 3 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. Nearest on the list: SECOND CHANCE USED APPLIANCES & REPAIR, Fort Walton Beach, FL, around 2.3 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 13 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lake Lorraine. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 3 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 13 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 5 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.3, 3.0, 5.3 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 8 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 3 |
At the top of the Lake Lorraine list: Sears Appliance Repair (3.0 miles away, based in Fort Walton Beach, 4.6 stars from 107 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Surfside Appliance Repair (15.8 miles away, based in Navarre, 4.9 stars from 87 reviews); The Appliance Spot (16.7 miles away, based in Santa Rosa Beach, 5.0 stars from 152 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Beach 2 Bay Appliance Services, LLC (9.4 miles away, based in Niceville, 4.9 stars from 188 reviews).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
What Gets Fixed on a Lake Lorraine Ice Maker Call
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 Lake Lorraine. Freezer repair in Lake Lorraine.
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Before You Work Near the Water Line
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
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 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?
- 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?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$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.
Around Lake Lorraine
Most ice maker calls in Lake Lorraine 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 Lake Lorraine Repair Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Lake Lorraine, FL
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A note on when the ice stopped, whether the water dispenser works and the model number in hand make any ice maker repair in Lake Lorraine faster and cheaper.