Commercial Ice Machine Repair in Tampa

Quick answer

• What: commercial ice machine assessment and repair for Tampa kitchens and supported brands.
• Who: Crystal Ice, Clearwater-based, with more than 30 years in Tampa Bay since 1992.
• Price: request a written repair quote before work.
• Warranty: 90 days on repair work, subject to assessment of coverage.
• Hours: Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM, closed weekends.
• Book: call (727) 441-8780, email info@crystalice.com or request a free assessment.

Signs your machine needs a technician

Check only safely accessible indicators, an accessible water valve, filter records and exterior ventilation against the manual. Observe bin fullness without reaching into mechanisms. Do not reset recurring breaker trips, bypass controls or open internal electrical/refrigerant panels. Record visible error codes and safely accessible brand/model details for assessment. Do not serve suspect ice.

• The bin stays low, even after closing.
• Cubes become small, hollow, cloudy or stuck together.
• Water pools under or around the machine.
• Unusual continuous running or repeated cycling.
• New grinding, rattling or squealing.
• Ice smells or tastes musty; stop serving suspect ice and request assessment.

What a Tampa repair costs

For repairs, request a written repair quote before work. Repairs carry a 90-day warranty. The quote establishes proposed work and terms; no fixed component prices, parts-at-cost arrangement or automatic free-return promise applies. Rental repair parts/labor are included.

The quote sets the proposed work before authorization; additional findings require discussion rather than an invented standard or major price band.

Rental with covered repair costs

Compare actual quotes and operating needs. Repeated faults do not prove rental costs less than the next repair.

Rental starts at $160/month and includes the machine, installation, standard scheduled PM every 6 months and repair parts/labor. Two months are paid up front, then it is month-to-month with no long-term contract. No setup or installation fee; free pickup on cancellation. If repair becomes unsuitable, discuss replacement arrangements and availability; a guaranteed replacement, loaner or uninterrupted ice is not promised.

Keep it clean between repairs

PM costs $295/visit on a machine you own; standard scheduled PM is included with rental. A visit includes sanitizing water-contact surfaces, scale removal, a mechanical inspection, a filter check and service paperwork. Standard scheduled PM is every 6 months. Follow manufacturer instructions and clean sooner if conditions warrant; high-use, coastal and healthcare needs are assessed individually. Paperwork documents maintenance, not guaranteed inspection passage.

Tampa neighborhoods we cover

We serve South Tampa, Hyde Park, SoHo, Westshore, Ybor City, Channelside and Water Street, Seminole Heights, Carrollwood and New Tampa, as well as nearby Temple Terrace and Brandon in Hillsborough. Tell us your location, brand, model and visible symptoms so the appointment can be discussed, not assumed.

• South Tampa, Hyde Park and SoHo equipment planning
• Repair in Westshore
• Ybor City commercial equipment
• Channelside and Water Street venues
• Seminole Heights equipment service
• Repair in Carrollwood
• Repair in New Tampa
• Repair in Brandon

When we come out

Contact us during business hours to confirm scheduling/availability. Our office is open Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM, closed weekends. No fixed route day or local arrival window is promised.

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• Commercial repair service and written quotes
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• Compare rental and ownership
• Book a free assessment or request service