Undercounter and built-in ice makers in kitchens, bars and outdoor kitchens fail for different reasons than a refrigerator ice maker: scale, drain problems and harvest faults lead the list. Below are the companies within reach of Hobe Sound, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Hobe Sound, FL
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Hobe Sound. The rest are spread across Port St. Lucie (10), Jupiter (7), and Stuart (7). Distances run up to about 24 miles. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 28 businesses. Sears Brands Appliance Center Repair is the nearest, roughly 6.8 miles from Hobe Sound.
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.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 23 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 13 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 6.8, 8.0, 8.1 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 13 |
The leading options for Hobe Sound are Appliance Repair American (14.5 miles away, based in Stuart, 4.9 stars from 131 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Care (19.0 miles away, based in Port St. Lucie, 4.9 stars from 561 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Stuart (10.5 miles away, based in Palm City, 4.7 stars from 313 reviews); Port St Lucie Appliance Repair (21.6 miles away, based in Port St. Lucie, 4.7 stars from 357 reviews).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Hobe Sound
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Blinking light or error code
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
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 Hobe Sound. Ice maker repair in Hobe Sound.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Water, Drains and Power
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)
Standard refrigerators should not be installed where temperatures drop below about 60°F or exceed 110°F; cold thickens compressor oil and heat can break it down and damage the sealed system. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Installation Location and Temperature
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- 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 inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 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.
What Hobe Sound Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Hobe Sound 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 Hobe Sound
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Hobe Sound, FL
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
How much does ice machine repair cost in Hobe Sound?
Why is my ice cloudy?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Hobe Sound
Ice Machine Repair Near Hobe Sound
Before you call a Hobe Sound 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.