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 South Miami list below starts with companies that show ice maker or refrigerator work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near South Miami
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of South Miami. 1 of them are based in South Miami itself, and other nearby bases include Miami (25) and Coral Gables (14). Distances run up to about 6 miles. Of those, 3 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Nearest on the list: Elite Appliance Repair Trusted Service, around 0.5 miles out. Across 24 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.9 stars.
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 | 13 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 0.6, 0.9 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 38 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 10 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
The leading options for South Miami are Los Nachos Appliance Services (7.7 miles away, based in Palmetto Bay, 5.0 stars from 219 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Glyn's Appliance Repair Service (4.9 miles away, based in Miami, 4.9 stars from 182 reviews, lists Saturday hours); UltraFix Appliance Repair (6.5 miles away, based in Miami, 4.9 stars from 123 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (7.0 miles away, based in Doral, 4.6 stars from 551 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
What Gets Fixed on a South Miami 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 South Miami. Freezer repair in South Miami.
Troubleshooting first? See ice maker not working or not making ice or lg 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)
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
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 dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- 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?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for South Miami, FL
Most ice maker calls in South Miami 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 South Miami Repair Technician
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: South Miami, FL
Are you affiliated with any refrigerator brand?
Can you install an ice maker or hook up a water line?
Why is there water under my refrigerator?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in South Miami
Ice Maker Repair Near South Miami
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 South Miami technician a trip for parts.