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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Richmond Heights and the Miami-Dade County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Richmond Heights, FL
Within 30 miles of Richmond Heights there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Miami (30), Palmetto Bay (5), and Cutler Bay (3). Across 28 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars. Highpoint Appliance Repair Team is the nearest, roughly 0.5 miles from Richmond Heights.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 17 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 39 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 1.6, 1.6 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 10 |
First up for Richmond Heights: Gasket Doctor (25.8 miles away, based in Pembroke Pines, 4.9 stars from 86 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Los Nachos Appliance Services (2.5 miles away, based in Palmetto Bay, 5.0 stars from 219 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Flamingo Appliance Service (2.7 miles away, based in Miami, 4.5 stars from 7,231 reviews); Applianceteck (2.7 miles away, based in Miami, 4.6 stars from 438 reviews).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Richmond Heights
Refrigerator ice makers fail for different reasons than standalone machines. If yours is in the refrigerator door or freezer, the ice maker repair page for Richmond Heights is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Richmond Heights.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
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 Richmond Heights, 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?
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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 Richmond Heights, FL
Most ice machine calls in Richmond Heights 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 Richmond Heights
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Richmond Heights, FL
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
Related Repair Pages for Richmond Heights
Ice Machine Repair Near Richmond Heights
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 Richmond Heights technician a trip for parts.