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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Miami Shores and the Miami-Dade County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Miami Shores
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Miami Shores. 2 of them are based in Miami Shores itself, and other nearby bases include Miami (15), North Miami Beach (8), and Miami Beach (6). Distances run up to about 5 miles. Rated companies nearby average 5.0 stars across 29 businesses. The closest is First Choice Appliance Repair, about 0.9 miles away.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Miami Shores. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 10 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 10 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 1.0, 1.1 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 44 |
First up for Miami Shores: Gasket Doctor (14.8 miles away, based in Pembroke Pines, 4.9 stars from 86 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Express Xpert - Appliance Repair (4.4 miles away, based in North Miami Beach, 5.0 stars from 460 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.1 miles away, based in North Miami Beach, 4.5 stars from 161 reviews, lists Saturday hours); First Class Tech Corp (2.4 miles away, based in Miami Beach, 4.8 stars from 145 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Miami Shores
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Miami Shores
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Miami Shores. Ice maker repair in Miami Shores.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
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)
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 Shores, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Miami Shores, FL
Most ice machine calls in Miami Shores 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 Shores
- 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?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Miami Shores, FL
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
Which areas near Miami Shores do these technicians cover?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Miami Shores, FL
Ice Machine Repair Near Miami Shores
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 Shores technician a trip for parts.