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 Panama City, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Panama City, FL
17 repair companies serve Panama City from within 60 miles. 4 list an address in Panama City, and the rest are spread across Panama City Beach (3), Destin (3), and Wewahitchka (1). Distances run up to about 58 miles. 5 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. The closest is Independent Appliance, Inc., about 2.1 miles away. Across 17 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars. Panama City is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Panama City. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.1, 3.3, 3.4 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 5 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 6 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 5 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 17 |
Closest matches for Panama City: Elliott's Appliance Repair (3.3 miles away, 4.5 stars from 93 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Independent Appliance, Inc. (2.1 miles away, 4.4 stars from 163 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Bay & Walton Counties (18.3 miles away, based in Panama City Beach, 4.7 stars from 241 reviews); Davis Appliance On the Beach (19.2 miles away, based in Panama City Beach, 4.7 stars from 170 reviews).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Ice tastes or smells off
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Panama City
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 Panama City. Freezer repair in Panama City.
Troubleshooting first? See frigidaire ice maker not working or whirlpool ice maker not working.
Water Lines and Leaks
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Panama City
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- 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?
- 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 line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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.
Around Panama City
Most ice maker calls in Panama 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 Panama City
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Panama City, FL
Do technicians install ice maker kits?
Why is my new ice maker not making ice yet?
Why is my ice maker not making ice?
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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 Panama City faster and cheaper.