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 Ives Estates, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Ives Estates, FL
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Ives Estates. Other nearby bases include Miami (11), North Miami Beach (8), and Hallandale Beach (7). Distances run up to about 4 miles. White Gloves Residential is the nearest, roughly 0.7 miles from Ives Estates. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.9 stars.
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| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 0.9, 0.9 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 43 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 27 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 12 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 12 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
At the top of the Ives Estates list: Gasket Doctor (11.2 miles away, based in Pembroke Pines, 4.9 stars from 86 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Max Appliance Repair (2.6 miles away, based in Hallandale Beach, 5.0 stars from 1,024 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 (0.9 miles away, based in Miami, 5.0 stars from 106 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
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 Ives Estates. Ice maker repair in Ives Estates.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
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)
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
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:
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Ives Estates
Most ice machine calls in Ives Estates 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Ives Estates
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Ives Estates, FL
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Do you cover Ives Estates and nearby towns?
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Ice Machine Repair Near Ives Estates
A note on whether the machine is making no ice, slow ice or cloudy ice, plus the model number, makes any ice machine repair in Ives Estates faster.