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. Below are the companies within reach of Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
40 repair companies serve Lauderdale-by-the-Sea from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Pompano Beach (19), Fort Lauderdale (15), and Oakland Park (4). Distances run up to about 5 miles. Heritage Appliance Repair Cayuga is the nearest, roughly 0.1 miles from Lauderdale-by-the-Sea. 9 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.9 stars across 35 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lauderdale-by-the-Sea. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 12 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 12 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 39 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.1, 1.0, 1.2 |
Closest matches for Lauderdale-by-the-Sea: Oleg Appliance Repair (2.8 miles away, based in Pompano Beach, 4.9 stars from 353 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Pozharko Appliance Repair Fort Lauderdale (5.6 miles away, based in Fort Lauderdale, 5.0 stars from 305 reviews, lists Saturday hours); AAA Century Appliance Repair (2.8 miles away, based in Fort Lauderdale, 4.9 stars from 284 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Gold Fusion HVAC & Refrigeration Repair (4.8 miles away, based in Pompano Beach, 4.8 stars from 41 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
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 Lauderdale-by-the-Sea.
Troubleshooting first? See whirlpool ice maker not working or ge ice maker not working.
Water Lines and Leaks
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
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
Before you give up on the ice maker in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 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?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 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 Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
Most ice maker calls in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea 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.
Before You Book in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Why is my ice maker leaking?
Are you affiliated with any refrigerator brand?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
Ice Maker Repair Near Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
A note on when the ice stopped, whether the water dispenser works and the model number in hand make any ice maker repair in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea faster and cheaper.