Undercounter and built-in ice makers in kitchens, bars and outdoor kitchens fail for different reasons than a refrigerator ice maker: scale, drain problems and harvest faults lead the list. The Stuart list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Stuart
Within 30 miles of Stuart there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 7 of them are based in Stuart itself, and other nearby bases include Port St. Lucie (10), Fort Pierce (7), and Jupiter (7). Action Appliance Inc is the nearest, roughly 0.5 miles from Stuart. The 31 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Stuart. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Companies within 30 miles | 43 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 23 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 14 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 14 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 1.0, 1.1 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 26 |
At the top of the Stuart list: Appliance Repair American (4.0 miles away, 4.9 stars from 131 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Care (8.5 miles away, based in Port St. Lucie, 4.9 stars from 561 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Quality Home Repair Services LLC (16.7 miles away, based in Fort Pierce, 4.9 stars from 345 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Stuart (3.2 miles away, based in Palm City, 4.7 stars from 313 reviews).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Stuart
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 Stuart is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Stuart.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or ice maker not working or not making ice.
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)
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 Stuart, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Stuart Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Stuart 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 Stuart Repair Technician
- 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?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Stuart, FL
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
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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 Stuart faster.