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 Margate list below starts with companies that show ice maker or refrigerator work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Maker Repair Companies Near Margate
40 repair companies serve Margate from within 30 miles. 5 list an address in Margate, and the rest are spread across Coral Springs (14), Tamarac (7), and Pompano Beach (6). Ace Hialeah Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.5 miles from Margate. Of those, 4 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Across 31 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 37 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 8 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 7 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 0.7, 1.0 |
First up for Margate: Oleg Appliance Repair (5.1 miles away, based in Pompano Beach, 4.9 stars from 353 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Gold Fusion HVAC & Refrigeration Repair (3.9 miles away, based in Pompano Beach, 4.8 stars from 41 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.2 miles away, based in Coral Springs, 4.6 stars from 129 reviews, lists Saturday hours); The Fridge Repair (5.9 miles away, based in Pompano Beach, 5.0 stars from 14 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? See whirlpool ice maker not working or ice maker not working or not making ice.
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)
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 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - 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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Margate, FL
Most ice maker calls in Margate 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 Margate
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
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Before you call a Margate 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.