Follett Ice Machine Leaking Water in Fruit Cove, FL
Puddles around or under the appliance — could be drain pan, gasket, water inlet valve, or hose failure. We fix this on Follett ice machines across Fruit Cove. Call before noon and there's a good chance of a same-day visit.
Why your Follett ice machine is leaking water
On a Follett ice machine, leaking water usually announces itself like this: puddles around or under the appliance — could be drain pan, gasket, water inlet valve, or hose failure. Nine times out of ten it comes down to a loose or split supply hose. Left unaddressed, food or stock can spoil within hours.
Most likely causes
- Worn door gasket
- Blocked or frozen defrost drain
- Failed water inlet valve
- Cracked reservoir or filter housing
Known Follett ice machine weak points
- Auger and gearbox wear on the nugget-ice compression system
- Reduced or slow ice output from scale buildup in the water system
- Dispenser agitation and vend-motor faults causing jams or no dispense
- Bearing and seal wear requiring periodic rebuild of the ice-making head
Quick check — and when it's not DIY
Worth checking yourself first: trace exactly where water first appears, since that narrows down whether it's a hose, gasket, or drain issue. Also, check for an obviously loose supply line, a door gasket that isn't sealing, or a drain you can reach and clear yourself. If it's still acting up after that, water tracking back to a cracked internal pan or a failed valve means partial disassembly, and working near live electrical parts while wet is a real shock risk.
How we fix it
First we diagnose the Follett ice machine end to end, so you're not paying to swap parts on a guess. Follett/Middleby OEM parts are available through the Follett service network and major distributors, though sealed-system refrigerant repairs require an experienced technician. You approve a flat price up front, and the work is backed by our labour and parts warranty.
independent commercial service — experienced with Follett nugget-ice machines and dispensers, not authorized by the manufacturer
What Fruit Cove homeowners say
on the First Coast
“They squeezed our Follett ice machine in on a busy day and still showed up inside the window. Genuine Follett part, flat price, and done in a single visit.”
“Same-day response — a tech was diagnosing the Follett ice machine hours after I called. You can tell they work on Follett all the time — quick, clean diagnosis.”
“The Follett ice machine broke right before the weekend and they still came out same-day. Stood behind the warranty and used a real Follett OEM part, not a knockoff.”
Frequently asked questions
Do you charge for the estimate?
The $149 diagnostic covers a full on-site inspection and is applied to your repair total. There are no hidden trip charges or surcharges on top of your quote.
What does a Follett ice machine that is leaking water usually cost?
Most repairs for a Follett ice machine that is leaking water run $220–$950 including parts and labour. The $149 diagnostic is credited in full toward the repair when you go ahead, and you get a flat quote before any work starts.
Is the repair guaranteed?
You're covered by our 1-year labour warranty and 6-month parts warranty. Should the same fault return inside that period, the follow-up visit is free.
Can you come out same-day in Fruit Cove?
Yes. We cover Fruit Cove daily and offer same-day and emergency service. Booking earlier in the day gives the best chance of an afternoon slot.
Get same-day service in Fruit Cove.
Flat-rate pricing, 1 year labour warranty, and fast dispatch.