When an ice maker in Sarasota stops producing, the first question is whether water is reaching it, whether the freezer is cold enough and whether the ice maker is switched on. Below are the companies within reach of Sarasota, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Sarasota, FL
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Sarasota. 37 list an address in Sarasota, and the rest are spread across Bradenton (3). The farthest listed company is about 7 miles out. Nearest on the list: Strong Appliance Repair Services, around 0.2 miles out. 11 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 35 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Sarasota. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 23 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 0.3, 0.6 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 19 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 19 |
First up for Sarasota: Mr. Appliance of Manatee County & N. Sarasota (4.4 miles away, 4.8 stars from 778 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Well Done Home Solutions Inc. (7.7 miles away, based in Bradenton, 5.0 stars from 134 reviews); APPLIANCE REPAIR TEODOR IN SARASOTA (0.7 miles away, 4.9 stars from 94 reviews, lists Saturday hours); SRQ Appliance Repair (4.4 miles away, 5.0 stars from 193 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Sarasota
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice tastes or smells off
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
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 Sarasota. Freezer repair in Sarasota.
Troubleshooting first? See whirlpool ice maker not working or ge ice maker not working.
Before You Work Near the Water Line
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
Before you give up on the ice maker in Sarasota, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 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?
- 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Sarasota
Most ice maker calls in Sarasota 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 Sarasota Repair Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Sarasota, FL
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Why is there water under my refrigerator?
Why is my new ice maker not making ice yet?
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A note on when the ice stopped, whether the water dispenser works and the model number in hand make any ice maker repair in Sarasota faster and cheaper.