When an ice machine in South Gate Ridge slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. Below are the companies within reach of South Gate Ridge, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near South Gate Ridge
40 repair companies serve South Gate Ridge from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Sarasota (40). The 35 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars. The closest is SRQ Appliance Repair, about 0.8 miles away.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.8, 1.1, 1.3 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 21 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 19 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 19 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
Closest matches for South Gate Ridge: Alex Crew LLC Appliances Repair Services (21.0 miles away, based in North Port, 5.0 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours); GOFIX Appliance (4.7 miles away, based in Sarasota, 4.9 stars from 113 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Alpha Appliance Solutions, LLC (7.3 miles away, based in Sarasota, 5.0 stars from 304 reviews); SRQ Appliance Repair (0.8 miles away, based in Sarasota, 5.0 stars from 193 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Blinking light or error code
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
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 Gate Ridge is the better fit. Ice maker repair in South Gate Ridge.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
Connect a refrigerator ice maker through a quarter-turn shut-off valve on a household cold-water supply line of at least 1/2 inch. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer 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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for South Gate Ridge, FL
Most ice machine calls in South Gate Ridge 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 Gate Ridge Repair Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- 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?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: South Gate Ridge, FL
How much does ice machine repair cost in South Gate Ridge?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
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Ice Machine Repair Near South Gate Ridge
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 Gate Ridge faster.