A standalone ice machine is a small refrigeration system of its own, with its own water valve, freezing plate or grid, harvest cycle and drain. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Miami Beach and the Miami-Dade County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Miami Beach
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Miami Beach. 12 list an address in Miami Beach, and other nearby bases include Miami (22), North Miami (3), and Miami Shores (2). The farthest listed company is about 7 miles out. The 31 rated companies in range average 4.9 stars. Best Miami Beach Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.8 miles from Miami Beach.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Miami Beach. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 9 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.8, 2.0, 2.0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 44 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 9 |
First up for Miami Beach: Gasket Doctor (18.9 miles away, based in Pembroke Pines, 4.9 stars from 86 reviews, lists Saturday hours); UltraFix Appliance Repair (5.7 miles away, based in Miami, 4.9 stars from 123 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Starchenko Appliance Repair (2.5 miles away, 4.9 stars from 362 reviews); First Class Tech Corp (2.2 miles away, 4.8 stars from 145 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Blinking light or error code
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Ice tastes or smells off
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 Miami Beach is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Miami Beach.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
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)
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- 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?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Miami Beach, FL
Most ice machine calls in Miami Beach 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Miami Beach
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Miami Beach, FL
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
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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 Miami Beach technician a trip for parts.