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. The Viera East list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Viera East
We found 35 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Viera East. Other nearby bases include Palm Bay (10), Melbourne (7), and Merritt Island (5). The farthest listed company is about 27 miles out. Across 26 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars. Nearest on the list: Affordable Appliance Repair, around 2.8 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.
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 35 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 23 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 9 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.8, 3.2, 5.5 |
The leading options for Viera East are Capritta Appliance & Air Conditioning (13.0 miles away, based in West Melbourne, 4.9 stars from 1,976 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Melbourne (3.2 miles away, based in Melbourne, 4.7 stars from 395 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (6.7 miles away, based in Merritt Island, 4.6 stars from 638 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Batteries Plus Phone Repair (5.5 miles away, based in Melbourne, 4.9 stars from 109 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
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Ice tastes or smells off
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
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 Viera East. Ice maker repair in Viera East.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
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)
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)
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:
- Water inlet valve: $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?
- 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
What Viera East Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Viera East 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 Viera East
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Viera East, FL
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
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Write down the brand, model and serial number from the label behind the front grille or inside the door, and note any blinking light or code. It saves a Viera East technician a trip for parts.