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. Below are the companies within reach of South Venice, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near South Venice
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of South Venice. Other nearby bases include Venice (11), Englewood (11), and North Port (9). The farthest listed company is about 16 miles out. Owlico Appliances Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.5 miles from South Venice. Of those, 1 mentions ice machine or refrigeration work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.9 stars across 32 businesses.
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| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 24 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 24 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 1.0, 1.3 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 24 |
First up for South Venice: Alex Crew LLC Appliances Repair Services (10.1 miles away, based in North Port, 5.0 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours); SET APPLIANCE (2.0 miles away, based in Sarasota, 4.9 stars from 94 reviews); GOFIX Appliance (12.8 miles away, based in Sarasota, 4.9 stars from 113 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Grande Aire Services Inc. (9.7 miles away, based in Englewood, 4.9 stars from 786 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Blinking light or error code
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
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 Venice is the better fit. Ice maker repair in South Venice.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
Water, Drains and Power
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)
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:
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice maker motor 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?
- 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.
Around South Venice
Most ice machine calls in South Venice 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 Venice Repair Technician
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: South Venice, FL
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Before you call a South Venice 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.