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 Gateway and the Lee County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Gateway
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Gateway. The rest are spread across Fort Myers (32), Lehigh Acres (7), and North Fort Myers (1). Distances run up to about 10 miles. Appliance Repair Lehigh Acres Pros is the nearest, roughly 3.2 miles from Gateway. 3 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. Across 18 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Gateway. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 6 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 46 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 6 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.2, 4.0, 4.2 |
The leading options for Gateway are Mr. Appliance of Lee County (4.4 miles away, based in Fort Myers, 4.8 stars from 1,235 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Fort Myers (4.2 miles away, based in Fort Myers, 4.7 stars from 336 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (7.8 miles away, based in Fort Myers, 4.7 stars from 146 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Diamond Appliance Repair, LLC (10.3 miles away, based in Estero, 4.5 stars from 421 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Gateway
If the freezer itself is running warm, fix that first; an ice maker will not harvest until its mold is cold enough. See freezer repair for Gateway. Freezer repair in Gateway.
Troubleshooting first? See samsung ice maker not working or lg ice maker not working.
Before You Work Near the Water Line
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)
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
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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 filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Gateway Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Gateway 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 Gateway
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Gateway, FL
Can you install an ice maker or hook up a water line?
Which areas near Gateway do these technicians cover?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Why is my ice maker not making ice?
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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 Gateway technician a trip for parts.