When an ice machine in Sweetwater 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 Sweetwater, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Sweetwater
40 repair companies serve Sweetwater from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Miami (29), Doral (5), and Miami Springs (2). The farthest listed company is about 7 miles out. Across 26 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 0.9 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.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 8 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 8 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 1.1, 1.1 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 35 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
First up for Sweetwater: Gasket Doctor (15.9 miles away, based in Pembroke Pines, 4.9 stars from 86 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A Gonzalez Appliance Service (3.7 miles away, based in Miami, 4.9 stars from 1,001 reviews); Viga Appliances repair (3.3 miles away, based in Doral, 4.9 stars from 199 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (0.9 miles away, based in Doral, 4.6 stars from 551 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Sweetwater
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Blinking light or error code
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Sweetwater. Ice maker repair in Sweetwater.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
Use copper or PEX tubing for the ice maker connection; polyethylene tubing and piercing-type or small saddle valves are not recommended because they restrict flow and clog more easily. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 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?
- 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?
- 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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Sweetwater, FL
Most ice machine calls in Sweetwater 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 Sweetwater
- 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?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Sweetwater, FL
How much does ice machine repair cost in Sweetwater?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
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Before you call a Sweetwater 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.