Door-mounted ice makers on French door refrigerators work differently from the classic ice maker in the freezer, and they freeze up for different reasons. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice makers and refrigerators at the top.
Ice Maker Repair Companies Near South Sarasota
Within 30 miles of South Sarasota there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Sarasota (40). The farthest listed company is about 8 miles out. Nearest on the list: fix it or free appliance repair, around 1.4 miles out. Of those, 13 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 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.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 20 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.4, 1.6, 1.9 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 18 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 18 |
At the top of the South Sarasota list: Mr. Appliance of Manatee County & N. Sarasota (8.1 miles away, based in Sarasota, 4.8 stars from 778 reviews, lists Saturday hours); SRQ Appliance Repair (2.8 miles away, based in Sarasota, 5.0 stars from 193 reviews, lists Saturday hours); APPLIANCE REPAIR TEODOR IN SARASOTA (3.5 miles away, based in Sarasota, 4.9 stars from 94 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Guy LLC (3.2 miles away, based in Sarasota, 4.7 stars from 47 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
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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)
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)
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Water inlet valve: $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?
- 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?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for South Sarasota
Most ice maker calls in South 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 South Sarasota Repair Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: South Sarasota, FL
Why is there water under my refrigerator?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Why is my ice maker frozen over?
Do technicians install ice maker kits?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, South Sarasota
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Before you call a South Sarasota 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.