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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving St. Augustine Shores and the St. Johns County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Local Ice Maker Repair in St. Augustine Shores, FL
Within 30 miles of St. Augustine Shores there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include St. Augustine (15), Palm Coast (9), and Ponte Vedra Beach (6). 9 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Help Appliance Repair, around 0.1 miles out. The 36 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
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.
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 40 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 9 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.1, 1.2, 2.5 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 25 |
The leading options for St. Augustine Shores are Help Appliance Repair (0.1 miles away, based in St. Augustine, 4.8 stars from 279 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of St. Augustine (15.2 miles away, based in St. Augustine, 4.8 stars from 195 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Jax (22.0 miles away, based in Jacksonville, 5.0 stars from 129 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ALANSY Appliance repair & Refrigeration (28.4 miles away, based in Jacksonville, 4.4 stars from 297 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
What Gets Fixed on a St. Augustine Shores Ice Maker Call
Troubleshooting first? See lg ice maker not working or whirlpool ice maker not working.
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
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- 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?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 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?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around St. Augustine Shores
Most ice maker calls in St. Augustine Shores 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 St. Augustine Shores
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: St. Augustine Shores, FL
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Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in St. Augustine Shores
Ice Maker Repair Near St. Augustine Shores
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 St. Augustine Shores technician a trip for parts.