When an ice machine in North Lauderdale slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice machines and refrigeration at the top.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving North Lauderdale, FL
Within 30 miles of North Lauderdale there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Coral Springs (9), Tamarac (8), and Sunrise (8). Distances run up to about 5 miles. Nearest on the list: Maor Washer N' Dryer Repair, around 0.9 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 34 businesses.
We do not show business phone numbers. Call our helpline to be connected with a participating technician, or look a company up directly. Always confirm licensing and insurance.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 7 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 1.3, 1.4 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 7 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 14 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 38 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
At the top of the North Lauderdale list: Gasket Doctor (16.4 miles away, based in Pembroke Pines, 4.9 stars from 86 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.7 miles away, based in Coral Springs, 4.6 stars from 129 reviews, lists Saturday hours); D & J Appliance Repair (3.1 miles away, based in Tamarac, 4.8 stars from 105 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Excellence Appliance Repair (1.7 miles away, based in Fort Lauderdale, 5.0 stars from 37 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in North Lauderdale
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for North Lauderdale. Ice maker repair in North Lauderdale.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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 North Lauderdale, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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 North Lauderdale, FL
Most ice machine calls in North Lauderdale 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 North Lauderdale
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: North Lauderdale, FL
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
Other Refrigeration Repair in North Lauderdale
Ice Machine Repair Near North Lauderdale
Before you call a North Lauderdale technician, check that the water supply valve is open, the machine has power, and the drain is not backed up. Note when it last made ice and whether it has been cleaned or descaled recently.