Hoshizaki Ice Machine Ice Maker Not Working in St. Augustine, FL
Ice maker stops producing ice or makes hollow cubes. Often the water inlet valve or thermostat. We fix this on Hoshizaki ice machines across St. Augustine. Call early and a technician is usually at your door that same afternoon.

Why your Hoshizaki ice machine is ice maker not working
The first things owners spot on a ice maker not working Hoshizaki ice machine: ice maker stops producing ice or makes hollow cubes. Often the water inlet valve or thermostat. More often than not it traces back to a blocked, leaking, or misaligned part. Left unaddressed, food or stock can spoil within hours.
Most likely causes
- An electrical or control fault
- A wiring or control-board problem
- A worn mechanical part at end of life
- A worn or failed internal component
- A blocked, leaking, or misaligned part
Known Hoshizaki ice machine weak points
- scale/lime buildup triggering cleaning cycles and harvest problems on ice machines
- float valve, water pump, and bin control switch failures
- dirty condenser causing high head pressure and error codes
- evaporator and thermistor faults on CRMR reach-ins
Quick check — and when it's not DIY
Before booking a repair, confirm the ice machine has power and rule out anything obvious — a tripped breaker, an unlatched door, a blocked vent. Also, unplug it for a minute and try again, since a simple reset clears more faults than people expect. Should that not clear it, if the basics check out, the fault is inside the control system or a sealed component, and diagnosing that safely takes a technician's tools and training.
How we fix it
Our technician runs a full diagnostic on your Hoshizaki ice machine and isolates the exact cause before quoting. Genuine Hoshizaki parts are readily available via authorized distributors; refrigerant/sealed-system work requires an experienced technician and regular water treatment is advised. You approve a flat price up front, and the work is backed by our labour and parts warranty.
Independent commercial service experienced with Hoshizaki ice and refrigeration; not an authorized Hoshizaki dealer.
What St. Augustine homeowners say
on the First Coast
“No waiting around — the Hoshizaki ice machine was diagnosed within an hour of the tech arriving. The diagnostic fee came off the repair total, just like they promised.”
“They squeezed our Hoshizaki ice machine in on a busy day and still showed up inside the window. Fair price, no surprise fees, and the Hoshizaki ice machine has worked perfectly since.”
“Two other shops couldn't fit us in — these guys fixed the Hoshizaki ice machine the same day. The tech explained exactly what went wrong before touching anything.”
Frequently asked questions
What does a Hoshizaki ice machine that is ice maker not working usually cost?
Typical costs for a Hoshizaki ice machine that is ice maker not working land between $220–$950, parts and labour included. The $149 call-out is applied to the job and the quote is flat — no meter running.
What if the same problem comes back?
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.
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.
Can you come out same-day in St. Augustine?
Yes. We cover St. Augustine daily and offer same-day and emergency service. Booking earlier in the day gives the best chance of an afternoon slot.
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