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 West Samoset 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 West Samoset
Within 30 miles of West Samoset there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Sarasota (20), Bradenton (18), and Palmetto (2). The farthest listed company is about 9 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 34 businesses. The closest is All Pro Appliance Repair, about 1.1 miles away.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from West Samoset. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.1, 1.9, 2.0 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 17 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 17 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 23 |
The leading options for West Samoset are Well Done Home Solutions Inc. (3.2 miles away, based in Bradenton, 5.0 stars from 134 reviews); Teodor Appliance Repair (2.0 miles away, based in Bradenton, 5.0 stars from 88 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Alpha Appliance Solutions, LLC (6.1 miles away, based in Sarasota, 5.0 stars from 304 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Manatee County & N. Sarasota (4.9 miles away, based in Sarasota, 4.8 stars from 778 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in West Samoset
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- White scale on the visible water parts
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in West Samoset
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 Samoset is the better fit. Ice maker repair in West Samoset.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost 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)
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 West Samoset, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- 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?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 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?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for West Samoset, FL
Most ice machine calls in West Samoset 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 Samoset Repair Technician
- 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?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: West Samoset, FL
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Other Refrigeration Repair in West Samoset
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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 West Samoset technician a trip for parts.