A standalone ice machine is a small refrigeration system of its own, with its own water valve, freezing plate or grid, harvest cycle and drain. Below are the companies within reach of Fort Lauderdale, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Fort Lauderdale
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Fort Lauderdale. 34 list an address in Fort Lauderdale, and other nearby bases include Oakland Park (5) and Wilton Manors (1). The farthest listed company is about 3 miles out. The 35 rated companies in range average 4.9 stars. The closest is Countywide Appliance Repair Pros, about 0.3 miles away.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 44 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 10 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 0.7, 1.0 |
At the top of the Fort Lauderdale list: Gasket Doctor (15.9 miles away, based in Pembroke Pines, 4.9 stars from 86 reviews, lists Saturday hours); AAA Century Appliance Repair (2.4 miles away, 4.9 stars from 284 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Pozharko Appliance Repair Fort Lauderdale (1.1 miles away, 5.0 stars from 305 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Express Xpert - Appliance Repair - Broward County (1.7 miles away, 5.0 stars from 21 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Fort Lauderdale
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Blinking light or error code
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
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 Fort Lauderdale is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Fort Lauderdale.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Water, Drains and Power
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 Machine Repairs Cost
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Fort Lauderdale
Most ice machine calls in Fort Lauderdale 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Fort Lauderdale
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Fort Lauderdale, FL
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Which areas near Fort Lauderdale do these technicians cover?
Are you affiliated with any ice machine brand?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Fort Lauderdale
Ice Machine Repair Near Fort Lauderdale
Before you call a Fort Lauderdale technician, check that the water supply valve is open, the machine has power, and the drain is not backed up. Note when it last made ice and whether it has been cleaned or descaled recently.