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 South Bay and the Palm Beach County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Local Ice Machine Repair in South Bay, FL
Within 60 miles of South Bay there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include West Palm Beach (8), Wellington (5), and Boca Raton (5). Belle Glade Pearl Appliance Solutions is the nearest, roughly 3.3 miles from South Bay. Across 26 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether South Bay is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from South Bay. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 12 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.3, 28.4, 28.4 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 43 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 60 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 13 |
At the top of the South Bay list: Gasket Doctor (51.6 miles away, based in Pembroke Pines, 4.9 stars from 86 reviews, lists Saturday hours); APPLIANCE PROFESSIONAL REPAIR LLC (38.2 miles away, based in Lake Worth Beach, 5.0 stars from 454 reviews); Djs air condition & appliance repair llc (38.2 miles away, based in Boca Raton, 4.9 stars from 119 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Romano's Appliance Repair (35.5 miles away, based in West Palm Beach, 4.9 stars from 185 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- White scale on the visible water parts
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in South Bay
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for South Bay. Ice maker repair in South Bay.
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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in South Bay, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- 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?
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for South Bay
Most ice machine calls in South Bay 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 South Bay Repair Technician
- 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?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: South Bay, FL
Does my ice maker need descaling?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
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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 South Bay faster.