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. The South Patrick Shores list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving South Patrick Shores, FL
Our data shows 34 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of South Patrick Shores. The rest are spread across Palm Bay (10), Melbourne (7), and Merritt Island (5). Distances run up to about 29 miles. Across 26 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars. Nearest on the list: Pro First Appliance Repair, around 3.0 miles out.
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) | 21 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 9 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 34 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 14 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.0, 3.7, 4.1 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 9 |
At the top of the South Patrick Shores list: Capritta Appliance & Air Conditioning (9.1 miles away, based in West Melbourne, 4.9 stars from 1,976 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Melbourne (4.3 miles away, based in Melbourne, 4.7 stars from 395 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (11.4 miles away, based in Merritt Island, 4.6 stars from 638 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Batteries Plus Phone Repair (3.7 miles away, based in Melbourne, 4.9 stars from 109 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in South Patrick Shores
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for South Patrick Shores. Ice maker repair in South Patrick Shores.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
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)
Standard refrigerators should not be installed where temperatures drop below about 60°F or exceed 110°F; cold thickens compressor oil and heat can break it down and damage the sealed system. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Installation Location and Temperature
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing an ice machine in South Patrick Shores, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- 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?
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What South Patrick Shores Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in South Patrick Shores 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in South Patrick Shores
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- 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: South Patrick Shores, FL
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Why is my ice cloudy?
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Before you call a South Patrick Shores technician, check that the water supply valve is open, the machine has power, and the drain is not backed up. Note when it last made ice and whether it has been cleaned or descaled recently.