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 Richmond Heights list below starts with companies that show ice maker or refrigerator work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Richmond Heights, FL
40 repair companies serve Richmond Heights from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Miami (30), Palmetto Bay (5), and Cutler Bay (3). The farthest listed company is about 6 miles out. Highpoint Appliance Repair Team is the nearest, roughly 0.5 miles from Richmond Heights. 8 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. The 28 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Richmond Heights. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 1.6, 1.6 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 10 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 39 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 17 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 10 |
Closest matches for Richmond Heights: Los Nachos Appliance Services (2.5 miles away, based in Palmetto Bay, 5.0 stars from 219 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Flamingo Appliance Service (2.7 miles away, based in Miami, 4.5 stars from 7,231 reviews); Applianceteck (2.7 miles away, based in Miami, 4.6 stars from 438 reviews); Glyn's Appliance Repair Service (2.2 miles away, based in Miami, 4.9 stars from 182 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? See frigidaire ice maker not working or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Before You Work Near the Water Line
Use copper or PEX tubing for the ice maker connection; polyethylene tubing and piercing-type or small saddle valves are not recommended because they restrict flow and clog more easily. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
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 line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Around Richmond Heights
Most ice maker calls in Richmond Heights 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 Richmond Heights Repair Technician
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Richmond Heights, FL
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Why is my ice maker leaking?
Can you install an ice maker or hook up a water line?
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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 Richmond Heights technician a trip for parts.