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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Kendall and the Miami-Dade County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Kendall, FL
Within 30 miles of Kendall there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Miami (31), Palmetto Bay (5), and Coral Gables (2). The farthest listed company is about 6 miles out. Nearest on the list: Kendall Appliance Service, around 1.2 miles out. 8 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 28 businesses.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 16 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 38 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.2, 1.3, 1.6 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 10 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
Closest matches for Kendall: Los Nachos Appliance Services (4.4 miles away, based in Palmetto Bay, 5.0 stars from 219 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Flamingo Appliance Service (3.4 miles away, based in Miami, 4.5 stars from 7,231 reviews); Glyn's Appliance Repair Service (1.6 miles away, based in Miami, 4.9 stars from 182 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Applianceteck (3.5 miles away, based in Miami, 4.6 stars from 438 reviews).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Kendall
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
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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)
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?
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does 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.
Around Kendall
Most ice maker calls in Kendall 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 Kendall Repair Technician
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Kendall, FL
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Before you call a Kendall 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.