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 Plantation and the Broward County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Plantation, FL
Within 30 miles of Plantation there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 13 of them are based in Plantation itself, and the rest are spread across Sunrise (12), Davie (6), and Lauderhill (4). Distances run up to about 5 miles. Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars. Nearest on the list: Ready Appliance Repair Technician, around 0.3 miles out.
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.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 45 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 7 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 0.7, 0.8 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 7 |
First up for Plantation: Gasket Doctor (10.0 miles away, based in Pembroke Pines, 4.9 stars from 86 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (0.7 miles away, 4.6 stars from 173 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fixme Home Services (3.0 miles away, based in Sunrise, 4.9 stars from 62 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Rush Hour Appliance (2.2 miles away, based in Sunrise, 5.0 stars from 10 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Plantation. Ice maker repair in Plantation.
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)
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)
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing an ice machine in Plantation, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
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 Plantation, FL
Most ice machine calls in Plantation 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 Plantation
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Plantation, FL
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
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Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
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A note on whether the machine is making no ice, slow ice or cloudy ice, plus the model number, makes any ice machine repair in Plantation faster.