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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Palmetto Bay and the Miami-Dade County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Palmetto Bay, FL
Within 30 miles of Palmetto Bay there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 5 list an address in Palmetto Bay, and other nearby bases include Miami (28), Cutler Bay (3), and Princeton (1). The closest is Glacier Appliance Repair And Service, about 1.3 miles away. Of those, 8 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 28 businesses.
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| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 11 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 11 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.3, 1.4, 1.4 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 39 |
First up for Palmetto Bay: Los Nachos Appliance Services (1.9 miles away, 5.0 stars from 219 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Flamingo Appliance Service (5.9 miles away, based in Miami, 4.5 stars from 7,231 reviews); Glyn's Appliance Repair Service (2.3 miles away, based in Miami, 4.9 stars from 182 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Rodri Repair Appliances Corp (5.2 miles away, based in Miami, 5.0 stars from 56 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Palmetto Bay
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
What Gets Fixed on a Palmetto Bay Ice Maker Call
If the freezer itself is running warm, fix that first; an ice maker will not harvest until its mold is cold enough. See freezer repair for Palmetto Bay. Freezer repair in Palmetto Bay.
Troubleshooting first? See lg ice maker not working or ge ice maker not working.
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
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Palmetto Bay, FL
Most ice maker calls in Palmetto Bay 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.
Questions to Ask a Palmetto Bay Repair Technician
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Palmetto Bay, FL
Do technicians install ice maker kits?
Why is my new ice maker not making ice yet?
Why is my ice maker frozen over?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Palmetto Bay
Ice Maker Repair Near Palmetto Bay
A note on when the ice stopped, whether the water dispenser works and the model number in hand make any ice maker repair in Palmetto Bay faster and cheaper.