An ice maker needs three things: water at enough pressure, a freezer cold enough to freeze it and a working mechanism to harvest the cubes. Most repairs fix one of those three. The Hollywood list below starts with companies that show ice maker or refrigerator work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Hollywood, FL
Within 30 miles of Hollywood there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 22 of them are based in Hollywood itself, and other nearby bases include Dania Beach (7), Fort Lauderdale (6), and Hallandale Beach (5). Distances run up to about 3 miles. Nearest on the list: Ocean Appliance Service, Inc., around 0.3 miles out. 6 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. The 36 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Hollywood. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 39 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 6 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 24 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 0.8, 1.1 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 6 |
The leading options for Hollywood are Max Appliance Repair (2.3 miles away, based in Hallandale Beach, 5.0 stars from 1,024 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Chantafix (2.2 miles away, 5.0 stars from 127 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Lion Appliance Repair (2.5 miles away, 5.0 stars from 179 reviews, lists Saturday hours); GoodDeedsMaster llc (2.6 miles away, based in Dania Beach, 4.9 stars from 348 reviews).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
An ice maker is only as good as the freezer around it. When food is soft too, the repair is a freezer repair. Freezer repair in Hollywood.
Troubleshooting first? See ice maker not working or not making ice or frigidaire ice maker not working.
Before You Work Near the Water Line
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 Maker Repair Costs in Hollywood
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer 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.
Around Hollywood
Most ice maker calls in Hollywood 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.
Questions to Ask a Hollywood Repair Technician
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Hollywood, FL
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Why did my ice maker stop working?
How much does ice maker repair cost in Hollywood?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Hollywood
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Before you call a Hollywood technician, make sure the ice maker is switched on, the bin is seated and the freezer is at 0 degrees or colder. Then check whether the water dispenser still works, which tells you water is reaching the refrigerator.