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. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice makers and refrigerators at the top.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Panama City Beach
We found 22 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Panama City Beach. 3 of them are based in Panama City Beach itself, and the rest are spread across Panama City (4), Destin (3), and Fort Walton Beach (2). Of those, 7 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Nearest on the list: Mr. Appliance of Bay & Walton Counties, around 1.6 miles out. Across 22 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Panama City Beach is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Panama City Beach. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Companies within 60 miles | 22 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 9 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 7 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.6, 2.5, 7.1 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 14 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 7 |
Closest matches for Panama City Beach: Mr. Appliance of Bay & Walton Counties (1.6 miles away, 4.7 stars from 241 reviews); Davis Appliance On the Beach (2.5 miles away, 4.7 stars from 170 reviews); Independent Appliance, Inc. (15.9 miles away, based in Panama City, 4.4 stars from 163 reviews); Elliott's Appliance Repair (18.8 miles away, based in Panama City, 4.5 stars from 93 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Panama City Beach
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? See ge ice maker not working or ice maker not working or not making ice.
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)
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?
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 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 inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Panama City Beach
Most ice maker calls in Panama City Beach 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 Panama City Beach
- 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?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Panama City Beach, FL
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Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Panama City Beach
Ice Maker Repair Near Panama City Beach
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 Panama City Beach technician a trip for parts.