Door-mounted ice makers on French door refrigerators work differently from the classic ice maker in the freezer, and they freeze up for different reasons. The Hobe Sound list below starts with companies that show ice maker or refrigerator work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Hobe Sound
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Hobe Sound. Other nearby bases include Port St. Lucie (10), Jupiter (7), and Stuart (7). Nearest on the list: Sears Brands Appliance Center Repair, around 6.8 miles out. 11 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Across 28 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Hobe Sound. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 6.8, 8.0, 8.1 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 13 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 13 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 41 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 23 |
First up for Hobe Sound: Appliance Care (19.0 miles away, based in Port St. Lucie, 4.9 stars from 561 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Stuart (10.5 miles away, based in Palm City, 4.7 stars from 313 reviews); Appliance Repair American (14.5 miles away, based in Stuart, 4.9 stars from 131 reviews, lists Saturday hours); NorthStar Appliance Repair (19.7 miles away, based in Lake Park, 4.7 stars from 585 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Hobe Sound
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Hobe Sound
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 Hobe Sound. Freezer repair in Hobe Sound.
Troubleshooting first? See lg ice maker not working or whirlpool ice maker not working.
Ice Maker Safety Notes
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)
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
Before you give up on the ice maker in Hobe Sound, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 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?
- 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?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour 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 Hobe Sound
Most ice maker calls in Hobe Sound 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Hobe Sound
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Hobe Sound, FL
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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 Hobe Sound technician a trip for parts.