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. 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.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Port Charlotte
40 repair companies serve Port Charlotte from within 30 miles. 4 list an address in Port Charlotte, and other nearby bases include Englewood (11), North Port (9), and Venice (8). Distances run up to about 21 miles. The closest is Bruno's Appliance Repair & Sales, about 0.4 miles away. 1 of them mentions ice machine or refrigeration work in their listing or website. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.9 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Port Charlotte. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 0.8, 2.6 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 19 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 19 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 39 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
At the top of the Port Charlotte list: Alex Crew LLC Appliances Repair Services (10.2 miles away, based in North Port, 5.0 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Charlotte, Desoto & Southern Sarasota (4.6 miles away, based in Punta Gorda, 4.8 stars from 1,025 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Bruno's Appliance Repair & Sales (0.4 miles away, 4.9 stars from 157 reviews); Grande Aire Services Inc. (19.0 miles away, based in Boca Grande, 4.9 stars from 446 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Port Charlotte
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Blinking light or error code
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Port Charlotte
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Port Charlotte. Ice maker repair in Port Charlotte.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Water, Drains and Power
Connect a refrigerator ice maker through a quarter-turn shut-off valve on a household cold-water supply line of at least 1/2 inch. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Standard refrigerators should not be installed where temperatures drop below about 60°F or exceed 110°F; cold thickens compressor oil and heat can break it down and damage the sealed system. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Installation Location and Temperature
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing an ice machine in Port Charlotte, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $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?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Port Charlotte
Most ice machine calls in Port Charlotte 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 Port Charlotte
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Port Charlotte, FL
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Why is my ice cloudy?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Port Charlotte
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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 Port Charlotte technician a trip for parts.