Ice makers are the most repaired part of a modern refrigerator, and the fault is often not the ice maker itself but the water or cold that feeds it. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Bee Ridge and the Sarasota County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Bee Ridge, FL
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Bee Ridge. The rest are spread across Sarasota (40). Distances run up to about 10 miles. The closest is The Beanz Man, about 0.7 miles away. 13 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 35 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Bee Ridge. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 18 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 1.1, 1.2 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 18 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 20 |
First up for Bee Ridge: Mr. Appliance of Manatee County & N. Sarasota (9.7 miles away, based in Sarasota, 4.8 stars from 778 reviews, lists Saturday hours); SRQ Appliance Repair (1.3 miles away, based in Sarasota, 5.0 stars from 193 reviews, lists Saturday hours); APPLIANCE REPAIR TEODOR IN SARASOTA (5.0 miles away, based in Sarasota, 4.9 stars from 94 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Guy LLC (1.2 miles away, based in Sarasota, 4.7 stars from 47 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Bee Ridge
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? See samsung ice maker not working or whirlpool ice maker not working.
Ice Maker Safety Notes
After connecting the line, turn the water supply on and check every connection for leaks, and run tubing only where it will stay above freezing. 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)
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Bee Ridge
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Bee Ridge Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Bee Ridge come down to the same handful of causes: water supply and pressure, a frozen fill tube, the water inlet valve, freezer temperature and the ice maker assembly itself.
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 Bee Ridge
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Bee Ridge, FL
Can you install an ice maker or hook up a water line?
Why is my ice maker leaking?
How do I reset my ice maker?
How much does ice maker repair cost in Bee Ridge?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Bee Ridge
Ice Maker Repair Near Bee Ridge
Write down the model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section and note whether the ice maker is in the door or the freezer. It saves a Bee Ridge technician a trip for parts.