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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving South Bradenton and the Manatee County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Local Ice Machine Repair in South Bradenton, FL
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of South Bradenton. Other nearby bases include Sarasota (21), Bradenton (18), and Palmetto (1). Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 35 businesses. Nearest on the list: Kingdom Appliance Repair Services Bradenton, around 0.5 miles out.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from South Bradenton. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 17 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 0.6, 0.9 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 23 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 17 |
First up for South Bradenton: Well Done Home Solutions Inc. (4.5 miles away, based in Bradenton, 5.0 stars from 134 reviews); Teodor Appliance Repair (2.3 miles away, based in Bradenton, 5.0 stars from 88 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Alpha Appliance Solutions, LLC (6.5 miles away, based in Sarasota, 5.0 stars from 304 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Manatee County & N. Sarasota (4.4 miles away, based in Sarasota, 4.8 stars from 778 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in South Bradenton
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 South Bradenton is the better fit. Ice maker repair in South Bradenton.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- 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?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for South Bradenton
Most ice machine calls in South Bradenton 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near South Bradenton
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- 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: South Bradenton, FL
Do you cover South Bradenton and nearby towns?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in South Bradenton, FL
Ice Machine Repair Near South Bradenton
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 South Bradenton technician a trip for parts.