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 West Melbourne list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving West Melbourne, FL
34 repair companies serve West Melbourne from within 30 miles. 2 of them are based in West Melbourne itself, and other nearby bases include Palm Bay (10), Melbourne (7), and Merritt Island (5). Distances run up to about 28 miles. The closest is Capritta Appliance & Air Conditioning, about 0.9 miles away. Across 25 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from West Melbourne. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 8 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 34 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 8 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 1.9, 3.1 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 19 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
The leading options for West Melbourne are Capritta Appliance & Air Conditioning (0.9 miles away, 4.9 stars from 1,976 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Melbourne (11.0 miles away, based in Melbourne, 4.7 stars from 395 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (19.7 miles away, based in Merritt Island, 4.6 stars from 638 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Batteries Plus Phone Repair (8.3 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
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Blinking light or error code
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in West Melbourne
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 West Melbourne is the better fit. Ice maker repair in West Melbourne.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
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)
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 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 / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for West Melbourne
Most ice machine calls in West Melbourne 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 West Melbourne Repair Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: West Melbourne, FL
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
Do you cover West Melbourne and nearby towns?
Are you affiliated with any ice machine brand?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Other Refrigeration Repair in West Melbourne
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Before you call a West Melbourne 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.