Door-mounted ice makers on French door refrigerators work differently from the classic ice maker in the freezer, and they freeze up for different reasons. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Midway and the Santa Rosa County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Midway, FL
We found 28 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Midway. The rest are spread across Pensacola (14), Gulf Breeze (5), and Milton (4). The closest is Bluegill Appliance Repair LLC, about 3.2 miles away. 10 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. The 23 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Midway. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 14 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.2, 4.0, 4.1 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 10 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 15 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 28 |
At the top of the Midway list: Emerald Coast Appliance Repair (16.9 miles away, based in Pensacola, 4.7 stars from 497 reviews, lists Saturday hours); All Brand Air & Appliance, Inc (8.4 miles away, based in Milton, 4.9 stars from 108 reviews); Surfside Appliance Repair (11.7 miles away, based in Navarre, 4.9 stars from 87 reviews); Gulfside Appliance Repair (10.8 miles away, based in Pensacola, 4.7 stars from 734 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Midway
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Water Lines and Leaks
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)
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Midway
Before you give up on the ice maker in Midway, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$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?
- 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
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Midway, FL
Most ice maker calls in Midway 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 Midway
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Midway, FL
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Do you cover Midway and nearby towns?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Why did my ice maker stop working?
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Ice Maker Repair Near Midway
A note on when the ice stopped, whether the water dispenser works and the model number in hand make any ice maker repair in Midway faster and cheaper.