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 Siesta Key and the Sarasota County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Siesta Key, FL
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Siesta Key. Other nearby bases include Sarasota (40). The 35 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars. The closest is Appliance Repair | QuickCall Service, about 1.1 miles away.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Siesta Key. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 18 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 41 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 18 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.1, 2.1, 2.5 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
First up for Siesta Key: Alex Crew LLC Appliances Repair Services (23.2 miles away, based in North Port, 5.0 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours); GOFIX Appliance (6.4 miles away, based in Sarasota, 4.9 stars from 113 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Alpha Appliance Solutions, LLC (8.2 miles away, based in Sarasota, 5.0 stars from 304 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (5.3 miles away, based in Sarasota, 4.5 stars from 95 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Siesta Key. Ice maker repair in Siesta Key.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice 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)
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)
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing an ice machine in Siesta Key, 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?
- 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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.
Around Siesta Key
Most ice machine calls in Siesta Key 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 Siesta Key Repair Technician
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- 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: Siesta Key, FL
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
How much does ice machine repair cost in Siesta Key?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Siesta Key
Ice Machine Repair Near Siesta Key
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 Siesta Key faster.