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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Stuart and the Martin County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Stuart
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Stuart. 7 of them are based in Stuart itself, and other nearby bases include Port St. Lucie (10), Fort Pierce (7), and Jupiter (7). Distances run up to about 29 miles. 13 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. The closest is Action Appliance Inc, about 0.5 miles away. The 31 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
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| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 14 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 23 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 26 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 1.0, 1.1 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 43 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 14 |
At the top of the Stuart list: Appliance Care (8.5 miles away, based in Port St. Lucie, 4.9 stars from 561 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair American (4.0 miles away, 4.9 stars from 131 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Stuart (3.2 miles away, based in Palm City, 4.7 stars from 313 reviews); Quality Home Repair Services LLC (16.7 miles away, based in Fort Pierce, 4.9 stars from 345 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
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 Stuart.
Troubleshooting first? See frigidaire ice maker not working or lg ice maker not working.
Water Lines and Leaks
Use copper or PEX tubing for the ice maker connection; polyethylene tubing and piercing-type or small saddle valves are not recommended because they restrict flow and clog more easily. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Before you give up on the ice maker in Stuart, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- 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 line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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?
- 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.
Around Stuart
Most ice maker calls in Stuart 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 Stuart Repair Technician
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Stuart, FL
Why is there ice built up around my ice maker?
Why is my ice maker leaking?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Stuart
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Before you call a Stuart 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.