Ice machines make clear ice by running water over a cold plate or grid, and that water leaves minerals behind, which is why cleaning and descaling come up on so many repair calls. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Coral Gables and the Miami-Dade County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Coral Gables, FL
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Coral Gables. 14 of them are based in Coral Gables itself, and other nearby bases include Miami (25) and South Miami (1). Nearest on the list: Speedy Aplince Fix Pros, around 0.6 miles out. Across 23 rated companies, the average public rating is 5.0 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Coral Gables. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 6 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 38 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 6 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.6, 0.9, 0.9 |
The leading options for Coral Gables are Gasket Doctor (21.7 miles away, based in Pembroke Pines, 4.9 stars from 86 reviews, lists Saturday hours); UltraFix Appliance Repair (5.7 miles away, based in Miami, 4.9 stars from 123 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Max Appliance Repair Miami (3.1 miles away, 4.9 stars from 236 reviews, lists Saturday hours); SouthZero Plus (2.4 miles away, based in Miami, 5.0 stars from 40 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Blinking light or error code
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
Refrigerator ice makers fail for different reasons than standalone machines. If yours is in the refrigerator door or freezer, the ice maker repair page for Coral Gables is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Coral Gables.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
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)
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)
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Coral Gables Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Coral Gables come down to water supply, scale, drains and pumps, dirty condensers and harvest controls.
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 Coral Gables
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Coral Gables, FL
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A note on whether the machine is making no ice, slow ice or cloudy ice, plus the model number, makes any ice machine repair in Coral Gables faster.