Door-mounted ice makers on French door refrigerators work differently from the classic ice maker in the freezer, and they freeze up for different reasons. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Tampa and the Hillsborough County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Tampa, FL
Within 30 miles of Tampa there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 36 of them are based in Tampa itself, and other nearby bases include Brandon (3) and Temple Terrace (1). Distances run up to about 9 miles. 14 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. The closest is Seminole Heights Restaurant Equipment Repair LLC, about 0.3 miles away. The 36 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
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| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 17 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 1.8, 2.2 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 39 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 18 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 28 |
Closest matches for Tampa: Appliances Fix & Care LLC (8.2 miles away, 4.9 stars from 270 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Expert Home Service (6.5 miles away, 5.0 stars from 112 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Tampa Bay (4.0 miles away, 4.8 stars from 1,502 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A Dichristopher Appliance Service (3.8 miles away, 4.9 stars from 168 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice tastes or smells off
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Tampa
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 Tampa.
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Water Lines and Leaks
After connecting the line, turn the water supply on and check every connection for leaks, and run tubing only where it will stay above freezing. 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:
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
What Tampa Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Tampa 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 Tampa
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Tampa, FL
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Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Tampa
Ice Maker Repair Near Tampa
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 Tampa technician a trip for parts.