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. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice machines and refrigeration at the top.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Gateway
Within 30 miles of Gateway there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Fort Myers (32), Lehigh Acres (7), and North Fort Myers (1). Across 18 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars. Appliance Repair Lehigh Acres Pros is the nearest, roughly 3.2 miles from Gateway.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Gateway. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.2, 4.0, 4.2 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 6 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 6 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 46 |
At the top of the Gateway list: Mr. Appliance of Lee County (4.4 miles away, based in Fort Myers, 4.8 stars from 1,235 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Fort Myers (4.2 miles away, based in Fort Myers, 4.7 stars from 336 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Home-Tech (6.7 miles away, based in Fort Myers, 4.7 stars from 984 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (7.8 miles away, based in Fort Myers, 4.7 stars from 146 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Gateway
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Gateway
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 Gateway is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Gateway.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice 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)
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?
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 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 / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Gateway
Most ice machine calls in Gateway 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 Gateway Repair Technician
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Gateway, FL
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
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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 Gateway technician a trip for parts.