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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Surfside and the Miami-Dade County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Surfside, FL
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Surfside. 1 list an address in Surfside, and the rest are spread across North Miami Beach (9), Miami (9), and Miami Beach (7). Distances run up to about 6 miles. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.9 stars. Nearest on the list: Ace Miami Beach Appliance Repair, around 0.4 miles out.
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| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 12 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 12 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 45 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 0.4, 0.4 |
Closest matches for Surfside: Gasket Doctor (16.9 miles away, based in Pembroke Pines, 4.9 stars from 86 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Express Xpert - Appliance Repair (4.0 miles away, based in North Miami Beach, 5.0 stars from 460 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.9 miles away, based in North Miami Beach, 4.5 stars from 161 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Precision Appliance Services (3.6 miles away, based in Sunny Isles Beach, 4.9 stars from 183 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Ice tastes or smells off
- White scale on the visible water parts
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 Surfside is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Surfside.
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 Surfside, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 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?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Surfside
Most ice machine calls in Surfside 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 Surfside
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Surfside, FL
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Which areas near Surfside do these technicians cover?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Related Repair Pages for Surfside
Ice Machine Repair Near Surfside
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 Surfside faster.