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. The Punta Gorda list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Punta Gorda, FL
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Punta Gorda. 6 list an address in Punta Gorda, and the rest are spread across Englewood (10), North Port (9), and Cape Coral (5). Distances run up to about 19 miles. Nearest on the list: Rusty Hipp Appliance Repair, around 2.5 miles out. Of those, 1 mentions ice machine or refrigeration work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 35 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Punta Gorda. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 14 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 18 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 43 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 14 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.5, 2.5, 2.9 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
Closest matches for Punta Gorda: Alex Crew LLC Appliances Repair Services (17.5 miles away, based in North Port, 5.0 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Charlotte, Desoto & Southern Sarasota (8.7 miles away, 4.8 stars from 1,025 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Bruno's Appliance Repair & Sales (7.5 miles away, based in Port Charlotte, 4.9 stars from 157 reviews); Grande Aire Services Inc. (16.3 miles away, based in Boca Grande, 4.9 stars from 446 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Punta Gorda
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Blinking light or error code
- White scale on the visible water parts
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Punta Gorda
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Punta Gorda. Ice maker repair in Punta Gorda.
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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in Punta Gorda, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Local Notes for Punta Gorda
Most ice machine calls in Punta Gorda 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Punta Gorda
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Punta Gorda, FL
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Ice Machine Repair Near Punta Gorda
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 Punta Gorda faster.