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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Live Oak and the Suwannee County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Live Oak, FL
We found 32 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Live Oak. 2 of them are based in Live Oak itself, and the rest are spread across Gainesville (10), Valdosta (8), and Perry (3). Distances run up to about 59 miles. The closest is A-1 Appliance Sales, Service & Parts, about 1.4 miles away. 7 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 29 businesses. Live Oak is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 7 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 7 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 18 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 32 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.4, 2.1, 20.5 |
First up for Live Oak: Sears Appliance Repair (42.9 miles away, based in Valdosta, 4.7 stars from 287 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (55.8 miles away, based in Gainesville, 4.6 stars from 95 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Avetis Appliance Repair Service (58.2 miles away, based in Gainesville, 4.8 stars from 128 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Bedonewitit Appliance Repair LLC (2.1 miles away, 4.9 stars from 58 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
What Gets Fixed on a Live Oak 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 Live Oak.
Troubleshooting first? See lg ice maker not working or ge ice maker not working.
Water Lines and Leaks
Connect a refrigerator ice maker through a quarter-turn shut-off valve on a household cold-water supply line of at least 1/2 inch. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Live Oak
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?
- 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator 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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Live Oak, FL
Most ice maker calls in Live Oak 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Live Oak
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Live Oak, FL
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Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Live Oak
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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 Live Oak faster and cheaper.