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 Riviera Beach and the Palm Beach County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Riviera Beach, FL
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Riviera Beach. 3 of them are based in Riviera Beach itself, and the rest are spread across West Palm Beach (25), Lake Park (2), and Palm Beach Gardens (2). Distances run up to about 11 miles. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 24 businesses. The closest is Sub-Zero Northbound Appliance, about 0.3 miles away.
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.
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 1.0, 1.0 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 8 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 14 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 8 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 39 |
Closest matches for Riviera Beach: Mr. Appliance of the Palm Beaches (5.5 miles away, based in West Palm Beach, 4.8 stars from 778 reviews); Romano's Appliance Repair (10.6 miles away, based in West Palm Beach, 4.9 stars from 185 reviews, lists Saturday hours); NorthStar Appliance Repair (1.0 miles away, based in Lake Park, 4.7 stars from 585 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mobile TV & Appliance Repair (9.7 miles away, based in West Palm Beach, 4.9 stars from 180 reviews).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
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 Riviera Beach is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Riviera Beach.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
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)
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in Riviera Beach, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 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?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour 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 Riviera Beach, FL
Most ice machine calls in Riviera Beach 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 Riviera Beach
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Riviera Beach, FL
Why is my ice cloudy?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
Do you cover Riviera Beach and nearby towns?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
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Before you call a Riviera Beach 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.