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. 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.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Tavares, FL
40 repair companies serve Tavares from within 30 miles. 1 list an address in Tavares, and the rest are spread across Clermont (10), Orlando (4), and Ocoee (3). The farthest listed company is about 23 miles out. APPLIANCE REPAIR OF LAKE COUNTY INC is the nearest, roughly 0.9 miles from Tavares. 9 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Across 31 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Tavares. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 6.4, 6.6 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 39 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 16 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 16 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 27 |
Closest matches for Tavares: Expert Home Service (15.5 miles away, based in Clermont, 4.8 stars from 604 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (16.8 miles away, based in Clermont, 4.7 stars from 399 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hartman's Appliance Repair (23.7 miles away, based in Orlando, 4.8 stars from 982 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Expert Appliance Repairs (13.2 miles away, based in Altoona, 4.8 stars from 99 reviews).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Tavares
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
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 Tavares. Freezer repair in Tavares.
Troubleshooting first? See frigidaire ice maker not working or lg ice maker not working.
Ice Maker Safety Notes
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)
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 Tavares
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 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?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 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 waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - 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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Tavares, FL
Most ice maker calls in Tavares 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 Tavares
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Tavares, FL
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
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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 Tavares faster and cheaper.