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 Merritt Island 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 Merritt Island
Our data shows 35 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Merritt Island. 5 list an address in Merritt Island, and other nearby bases include Palm Bay (10), Melbourne (7), and Cocoa (5). The farthest listed company is about 28 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 26 businesses. The closest is APPLIED AI STRATEGIES LLC, about 2.4 miles away.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 23 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 35 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.4, 2.7, 2.9 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 9 |
First up for Merritt Island: Sears Appliance Repair (2.9 miles away, 4.6 stars from 638 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Capritta Appliance & Air Conditioning (16.3 miles away, based in West Melbourne, 4.9 stars from 1,976 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Melbourne (5.9 miles away, based in Melbourne, 4.7 stars from 395 reviews); Batteries Plus Phone Repair (8.6 miles away, based in Melbourne, 4.9 stars from 109 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- White scale on the visible water parts
- 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 Merritt Island is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Merritt Island.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
Use copper or PEX tubing for the ice maker connection; polyethylene tubing and piercing-type or small saddle valves are not recommended because they restrict flow and clog more easily. 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?
Before replacing an ice machine in Merritt Island, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- 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?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Merritt Island
Most ice machine calls in Merritt Island 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 Merritt Island
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- 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?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Merritt Island, FL
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Related Repair Pages for Merritt Island
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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 Merritt Island technician a trip for parts.