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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Miami Lakes and the Miami-Dade County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Miami Lakes
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Miami Lakes. 2 list an address in Miami Lakes, and other nearby bases include Hialeah (24), Miami Gardens (4), and Opa-locka (4). Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 25 businesses. OnCall Appliance Repair Services is the nearest, roughly 0.2 miles from Miami Lakes.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Miami Lakes. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 0.7, 1.5 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 37 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 5 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 5 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 7 |
Closest matches for Miami Lakes: Gasket Doctor (7.0 miles away, based in Pembroke Pines, 4.9 stars from 86 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Quality Repairs (2.1 miles away, based in Hialeah, 4.5 stars from 448 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.1 miles away, based in Hialeah, 4.6 stars from 259 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliances Repair Service Provider (4.0 miles away, based in Opa-locka, 4.9 stars from 18 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Blinking light or error code
- Ice tastes or smells off
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Miami Lakes
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Miami Lakes. Ice maker repair in Miami Lakes.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
Water, Drains and Power
After connecting the line, turn the water supply on and check every connection for leaks, and run tubing only where it will stay above freezing. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in Miami Lakes, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 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?
- 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit 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 Miami Lakes, FL
Most ice machine calls in Miami Lakes 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 Miami Lakes Repair Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Miami Lakes, FL
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Why does my ice machine make cloudy 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 Miami Lakes technician a trip for parts.