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 Opa-locka and the Miami-Dade County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Opa-locka, FL
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Opa-locka. 6 list an address in Opa-locka, and the rest are spread across Hialeah (17), Miami (6), and Miami Gardens (5). 3 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. The closest is Royal Appliance Repair Experts, about 0.8 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 27 businesses.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.8, 0.8, 1.0 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 6 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 6 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
Closest matches for Opa-locka: Express Xpert - Appliance Repair (6.4 miles away, based in North Miami Beach, 5.0 stars from 460 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.4 miles away, based in Hialeah, 4.6 stars from 259 reviews, lists Saturday hours); king appliances (5.9 miles away, based in Miami, 5.0 stars from 106 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Berqus Appliance Repair (5.4 miles away, based in Miami, 4.8 stars from 240 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
What Gets Fixed on a Opa-locka Ice Maker Call
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 Opa-locka.
Troubleshooting first? See whirlpool ice maker not working or samsung ice maker not working.
Before You Work Near the Water Line
After connecting the line, turn the water supply on and check every connection for leaks, and run tubing only where it will stay above freezing. 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
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Opa-locka
Most ice maker calls in Opa-locka 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 Opa-locka
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Opa-locka, FL
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Ice Maker Repair Near Opa-locka
Write down the model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section and note whether the ice maker is in the door or the freezer. It saves a Opa-locka technician a trip for parts.