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. The Kendall West 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 Kendall West, FL
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Kendall West. Other nearby bases include Miami (38) and Doral (2). Distances run up to about 8 miles. Nearest on the list: Above All Appliances, around 1.0 miles out. The 36 rated companies in range average 4.6 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.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 12 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.0, 1.2, 1.4 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 12 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 18 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 38 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
At the top of the Kendall West list: Gasket Doctor (21.5 miles away, based in Pembroke Pines, 4.9 stars from 86 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A Gonzalez Appliance Service (2.7 miles away, based in Miami, 4.9 stars from 1,001 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (7.2 miles away, based in Doral, 4.6 stars from 551 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Flamingo Appliance Service (3.9 miles away, based in Miami, 4.5 stars from 7,231 reviews).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Kendall West
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Ice tastes or smells off
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
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 Kendall West is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Kendall West.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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
Before replacing an ice machine in Kendall West, 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?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 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?
- 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?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Kendall West
Most ice machine calls in Kendall West 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 Kendall West
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Kendall West, FL
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
Why is my ice cloudy?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
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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 Kendall West faster.