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 Marathon and the Monroe County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Marathon, FL
Within 60 miles of Marathon there are 10 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 list an address in Marathon, and other nearby bases include Islamorada (3), Key West (3), and Key Largo (2). Distances run up to about 48 miles. 4 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. The closest is Island Appliance, about 1.5 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.0 stars across 9 businesses. Marathon is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 10 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 4 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 4 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 5 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.5, 2.4, 29.0 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 4 |
Closest matches for Marathon: Island Appliance (1.5 miles away, 4.7 stars from 23 reviews); Certified Appliance & Electronics (47.5 miles away, based in Key West, 4.8 stars from 161 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (2.4 miles away, 1.0 stars from 3 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (47.1 miles away, based in Key Largo, 4.7 stars from 91 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Marathon
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
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Before You Work Near the Water Line
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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:
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 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?
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
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.
Local Notes for Marathon
Most ice maker calls in Marathon 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 Marathon
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Marathon, FL
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Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Marathon
Ice Maker Repair Near Marathon
A note on when the ice stopped, whether the water dispenser works and the model number in hand make any ice maker repair in Marathon faster and cheaper.