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 Golden Glades, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Golden Glades
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Golden Glades. The rest are spread across Miami (12), North Miami Beach (10), and Opa-locka (5). Distances run up to about 5 miles. Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.9 stars. Nearest on the list: Noble Appliance Repair Technician, around 1.1 miles out.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Golden Glades. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 18 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 12 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 12 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 45 |
The leading options for Golden Glades are Gasket Doctor (11.7 miles away, based in Pembroke Pines, 4.9 stars from 86 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Express Xpert - Appliance Repair (2.9 miles away, based in North Miami Beach, 5.0 stars from 460 reviews, lists Saturday hours); king appliances (3.7 miles away, based in Miami, 5.0 stars from 106 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (1.4 miles away, based in North Miami Beach, 4.5 stars from 161 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Golden Glades. Ice maker repair in Golden Glades.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
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:
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
What Golden Glades Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Golden Glades 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 Golden Glades
- 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: Golden Glades, FL
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Before you call a Golden Glades 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.