When an ice machine in Fruitville slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Fruitville and the Sarasota County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Fruitville
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Fruitville. Other nearby bases include Sarasota (39) and Bradenton (1). Distances run up to about 8 miles. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 0.5 miles away.
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.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 18 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 18 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 1.0, 1.3 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 22 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
At the top of the Fruitville list: Alex Crew LLC Appliances Repair Services (22.1 miles away, based in North Port, 5.0 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Alpha Appliance Solutions, LLC (5.1 miles away, based in Sarasota, 5.0 stars from 304 reviews); GOFIX Appliance (7.6 miles away, based in Sarasota, 4.9 stars from 113 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.3 miles away, based in Sarasota, 4.5 stars from 95 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Fruitville. Ice maker repair in Fruitville.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
Connect a refrigerator ice maker through a quarter-turn shut-off valve on a household cold-water supply line of at least 1/2 inch. 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
Before replacing an ice machine in Fruitville, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Ice machine cleaning service: $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?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - 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 Fruitville, FL
Most ice machine calls in Fruitville 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 Fruitville Repair Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Fruitville, FL
How much does ice machine repair cost in Fruitville?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Fruitville
Ice Machine Repair Near Fruitville
Write down the brand, model and serial number from the label behind the front grille or inside the door, and note any blinking light or code. It saves a Fruitville technician a trip for parts.