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. The Longboat Key list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Longboat Key
Within 30 miles of Longboat Key there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Sarasota (24) and Bradenton (16). Nearest on the list: APPLIED MANUFACTURING SOLUTIONS, LLC, around 3.8 miles out. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Longboat Key. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 23 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 18 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.8, 4.0, 4.3 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 18 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 41 |
At the top of the Longboat Key list: Well Done Home Solutions Inc. (8.4 miles away, based in Bradenton, 5.0 stars from 134 reviews); Teodor Appliance Repair (7.9 miles away, based in Bradenton, 5.0 stars from 88 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Alpha Appliance Solutions, LLC (7.4 miles away, based in Sarasota, 5.0 stars from 304 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Manatee County & N. Sarasota (4.3 miles away, based in Sarasota, 4.8 stars from 778 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Longboat Key
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Ice tastes or smells off
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Longboat Key
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 Longboat Key is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Longboat Key.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
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)
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)
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:
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Ice machine cleaning service: $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: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Longboat Key, FL
Most ice machine calls in Longboat Key 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.
Questions to Ask a Longboat Key Repair Technician
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Longboat Key, FL
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Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
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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 Longboat Key technician a trip for parts.