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. Below are the companies within reach of Southgate, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Southgate
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Southgate. The rest are spread across Sarasota (40). fix it or free appliance repair is the nearest, roughly 0.9 miles from Southgate. Of those, 13 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. The 35 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Southgate. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 1.4, 1.5 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 18 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 41 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 18 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 22 |
The leading options for Southgate are Mr. Appliance of Manatee County & N. Sarasota (7.2 miles away, based in Sarasota, 4.8 stars from 778 reviews, lists Saturday hours); SRQ Appliance Repair (1.5 miles away, based in Sarasota, 5.0 stars from 193 reviews, lists Saturday hours); APPLIANCE REPAIR TEODOR IN SARASOTA (2.3 miles away, based in Sarasota, 4.9 stars from 94 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Guy LLC (3.0 miles away, based in Sarasota, 4.7 stars from 47 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice tastes or smells off
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
An ice maker is only as good as the freezer around it. When food is soft too, the repair is a freezer repair. Freezer repair in Southgate.
Troubleshooting first? See frigidaire ice maker not working or lg 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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
Before you give up on the ice maker in Southgate, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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 an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Southgate, FL
Most ice maker calls in Southgate 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Southgate
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Southgate, FL
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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 Southgate faster and cheaper.