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 Satellite Beach and the Brevard County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Satellite Beach
Within 30 miles of Satellite Beach there are 33 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Palm Bay (10), Melbourne (7), and Merritt Island (5). Distances run up to about 29 miles. Across 24 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars. Nearest on the list: Pro First Appliance Repair, around 1.2 miles out.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Satellite Beach. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 19 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 8 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 33 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.2, 4.4, 4.6 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 8 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
Closest matches for Satellite Beach: Capritta Appliance & Air Conditioning (7.8 miles away, based in West Melbourne, 4.9 stars from 1,976 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Melbourne (5.8 miles away, based in Melbourne, 4.7 stars from 395 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (13.2 miles away, based in Merritt Island, 4.6 stars from 638 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Batteries Plus Phone Repair (4.4 miles away, based in Melbourne, 4.9 stars from 109 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Satellite Beach
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Blinking light or error code
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Satellite Beach
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Satellite Beach. Ice maker repair in Satellite Beach.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Water, Drains and Power
Use copper or PEX tubing for the ice maker connection; polyethylene tubing and piercing-type or small saddle valves are not recommended because they restrict flow and clog more easily. 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)
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in Satellite Beach, 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?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 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?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Satellite Beach
Most ice machine calls in Satellite 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.
Questions to Ask a Satellite Beach Repair Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Satellite Beach, FL
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Which areas near Satellite Beach do these technicians cover?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
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Ice Machine Repair Near Satellite Beach
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 Satellite Beach technician a trip for parts.