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 Venice and the Sarasota County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Venice, FL
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Venice. 11 list an address in Venice, and other nearby bases include Sarasota (13), Englewood (9), and North Port (4). Of those, 1 mentions ice machine or refrigeration work by name. The closest is RSK Service, about 1.5 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 31 businesses.
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.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.5, 1.7, 1.7 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 23 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 22 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 23 |
At the top of the Venice list: Alex Crew LLC Appliances Repair Services (10.3 miles away, based in North Port, 5.0 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours); GOFIX Appliance (8.1 miles away, based in Sarasota, 4.9 stars from 113 reviews, lists Saturday hours); SET APPLIANCE (6.4 miles away, based in Sarasota, 4.9 stars from 94 reviews); LK Appliance Repair (1.7 miles away, 4.9 stars from 243 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Venice
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
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 Venice is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Venice.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? 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)
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)
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in Venice, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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?
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 Venice
Most ice machine calls in 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Venice
- 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: Venice, FL
Do you cover Venice and nearby towns?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
How much does ice machine repair cost in Venice?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
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Ice Machine Repair Near Venice
Before you call a 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.