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. The Gulfport 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 Gulfport, FL
Within 30 miles of Gulfport there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include St. Petersburg (28), Largo (4), and Kenneth City (2). The farthest listed company is about 12 miles out. The closest is APPLIANCES 2U, LLC, about 0.9 miles away. Across 29 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 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.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 37 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 9 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 25 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 10 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 2.6, 2.7 |
The leading options for Gulfport are GC APPLIANCE REPAIRS (21.3 miles away, based in Tampa, 4.6 stars from 27 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Smart Appliance Services (2.6 miles away, based in St. Petersburg, 4.8 stars from 1,465 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (3.4 miles away, based in St. Petersburg, 4.6 stars from 104 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Same-Day Appliance Repair (4.4 miles away, based in St. Petersburg, 4.9 stars from 942 reviews).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Gulfport
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Blinking light or error code
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Gulfport
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 Gulfport is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Gulfport.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in Gulfport, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Gulfport, FL
Most ice machine calls in Gulfport 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.
Before You Book in Gulfport
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Gulfport, FL
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
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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 Gulfport technician a trip for parts.