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. Below are the companies within reach of South Gate Ridge, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Maker Repair Companies Near South Gate Ridge
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of South Gate Ridge. Other nearby bases include Sarasota (40). Distances run up to about 9 miles. Nearest on the list: SRQ Appliance Repair, around 0.8 miles out. 13 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
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| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 19 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 19 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.8, 1.1, 1.3 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 21 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 42 |
First up for South Gate Ridge: Mr. Appliance of Manatee County & N. Sarasota (8.9 miles away, based in Sarasota, 4.8 stars from 778 reviews, lists Saturday hours); SRQ Appliance Repair (0.8 miles away, based in Sarasota, 5.0 stars from 193 reviews, lists Saturday hours); APPLIANCE REPAIR TEODOR IN SARASOTA (4.1 miles away, based in Sarasota, 4.9 stars from 94 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Guy LLC (1.3 miles away, based in Sarasota, 4.7 stars from 47 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice tastes or smells off
What Gets Fixed on a South Gate Ridge Ice Maker Call
Troubleshooting first? See ice maker not working or not making ice or whirlpool ice maker not working.
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)
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)
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Before you give up on the ice maker in South Gate Ridge, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- 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?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour 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.
What South Gate Ridge Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in South Gate Ridge 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in South Gate Ridge
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: South Gate Ridge, FL
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Why is my new ice maker not making ice yet?
Why did my ice maker stop working?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, South Gate Ridge
Ice Maker Repair Near South Gate Ridge
Before you call a South Gate Ridge technician, make sure the ice maker is switched on, the bin is seated and the freezer is at 0 degrees or colder. Then check whether the water dispenser still works, which tells you water is reaching the refrigerator.