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. Below are the companies within reach of Sarasota, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Sarasota, FL
40 repair companies serve Sarasota from within 30 miles. 37 list an address in Sarasota, and the rest are spread across Bradenton (3). Distances run up to about 7 miles. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 35 businesses. Nearest on the list: Strong Appliance Repair Services, around 0.2 miles out.
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| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 19 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 0.3, 0.6 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 23 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 19 |
Closest matches for Sarasota: Alex Crew LLC Appliances Repair Services (25.6 miles away, based in North Port, 5.0 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Alpha Appliance Solutions, LLC (4.1 miles away, 5.0 stars from 304 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (2.8 miles away, 4.5 stars from 95 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Manatee County & N. Sarasota (4.4 miles away, 4.8 stars from 778 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Blinking light or error code
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- White scale on the visible water parts
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Sarasota
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Sarasota. Ice maker repair in Sarasota.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing an ice machine in Sarasota, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Sarasota
Most ice machine calls in Sarasota 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 Sarasota
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- 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: Sarasota, FL
How much does ice machine repair cost in Sarasota?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
Why is my ice cloudy?
Are you affiliated with any ice machine brand?
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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 Sarasota faster.