When an ice machine in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice machines and refrigeration at the top.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Lauderdale-by-the-Sea. Other nearby bases include Pompano Beach (19), Fort Lauderdale (15), and Oakland Park (4). Distances run up to about 5 miles. The 35 rated companies in range average 4.9 stars. The closest is Heritage Appliance Repair Cayuga, about 0.1 miles away.
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) | 14 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 12 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.1, 1.0, 1.2 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 39 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 12 |
The leading options for Lauderdale-by-the-Sea are Gasket Doctor (20.8 miles away, based in Pembroke Pines, 4.9 stars from 86 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Oleg Appliance Repair (2.8 miles away, based in Pompano Beach, 4.9 stars from 353 reviews, lists Saturday hours); AAA Century Appliance Repair (2.8 miles away, based in Fort Lauderdale, 4.9 stars from 284 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.1 miles away, based in Pompano Beach, 4.6 stars from 114 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Blinking light or error code
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
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 Lauderdale-by-the-Sea is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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 line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 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?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
Local Notes for Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
Most ice machine calls in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea 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 Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL
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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 Lauderdale-by-the-Sea faster.