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. Below are the companies within reach of Port St. Lucie, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Port St. Lucie, FL
Within 30 miles of Port St. Lucie there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 10 list an address in Port St. Lucie, and the rest are spread across Vero Beach (9), Stuart (7), and Fort Pierce (7). The closest is Port St Lucie Appliance Repair, about 1.9 miles away. Across 31 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 24 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.9, 2.3, 2.5 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 14 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 24 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 44 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 14 |
At the top of the Port St. Lucie list: Appliance Care (2.7 miles away, 4.9 stars from 561 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair American (6.9 miles away, based in Stuart, 4.9 stars from 131 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Quality Home Repair Services LLC (10.9 miles away, based in Fort Pierce, 4.9 stars from 345 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Port St Lucie Appliance Repair (1.9 miles away, 4.7 stars from 357 reviews).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
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 Port St. Lucie. Ice maker repair in Port St. Lucie.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
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)
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- 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?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 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?
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 Port St. Lucie, FL
Most ice machine calls in Port St. Lucie 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.
Before You Book in Port St. Lucie
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Port St. Lucie, FL
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Before you call a Port St. Lucie 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.