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. The Fort Myers Shores list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Fort Myers Shores, FL
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Fort Myers Shores. The rest are spread across Fort Myers (26), Lehigh Acres (7), and North Fort Myers (5). The closest is Residential Appliance Repair, about 1.7 miles away. Across 21 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 8 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 8 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 14 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 47 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.7, 2.9, 3.4 |
First up for Fort Myers Shores: Appliance Repair Fort Myers (8.7 miles away, based in Fort Myers, 4.7 stars from 336 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Lee County (12.9 miles away, based in Fort Myers, 4.8 stars from 1,235 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Home-Tech (13.2 miles away, based in Fort Myers, 4.7 stars from 984 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (11.2 miles away, based in Fort Myers, 4.7 stars from 146 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Fort Myers Shores
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Fort Myers Shores
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 Myers Shores is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Fort Myers Shores.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
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)
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in Fort Myers Shores, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Fort Myers Shores, FL
Most ice machine calls in Fort Myers Shores 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.
Questions to Ask a Fort Myers Shores Repair Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Fort Myers Shores, FL
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Other Refrigeration Repair in Fort Myers Shores
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Before you call a Fort Myers Shores 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.