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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Whiskey Creek and the Lee County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Whiskey Creek
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Whiskey Creek. Other nearby bases include Fort Myers (31), Cape Coral (8), and Fort Myers Beach (1). Distances run up to about 8 miles. The closest is Applivia Appliance Repair & Kitchen Care, about 0.4 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 20 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Whiskey Creek. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 1.4, 1.5 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 7 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 7 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 46 |
Closest matches for Whiskey Creek: Appliance Repair Fort Myers (5.6 miles away, based in Fort Myers, 4.7 stars from 336 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Lee County (6.6 miles away, based in Fort Myers, 4.8 stars from 1,235 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Home-Tech (3.1 miles away, based in Fort Myers, 4.7 stars from 984 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.3 miles away, based in Fort Myers, 4.7 stars from 146 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Ice tastes or smells off
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 Whiskey Creek is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Whiskey Creek.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
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 dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 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?
- 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.
Around Whiskey Creek
Most ice machine calls in Whiskey Creek 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Whiskey Creek
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Whiskey Creek, FL
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A note on whether the machine is making no ice, slow ice or cloudy ice, plus the model number, makes any ice machine repair in Whiskey Creek faster.