Ice makers are the most repaired part of a modern refrigerator, and the fault is often not the ice maker itself but the water or cold that feeds it. 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.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Tice, FL
40 repair companies serve Tice from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Fort Myers (28), North Fort Myers (5), and Cape Coral (4). The farthest listed company is about 10 miles out. 4 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Mercantile Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.0 miles from Tice. The 22 rated companies in range average 4.3 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 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 6 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 6 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.0, 1.1, 1.2 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 47 |
First up for Tice: Mr. Appliance of Lee County (9.9 miles away, based in Fort Myers, 4.8 stars from 1,235 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Charlotte, Desoto & Southern Sarasota (27.6 miles away, based in Punta Gorda, 4.8 stars from 1,025 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Fort Myers (5.0 miles away, based in Fort Myers, 4.7 stars from 336 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.1 miles away, based in Fort Myers, 4.7 stars from 146 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Tice
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
What Gets Fixed on a Tice Ice Maker Call
Troubleshooting first? See ice maker not working or not making ice or ge ice maker not working.
Water Lines and Leaks
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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:
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 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?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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.
Around Tice
Most ice maker calls in Tice 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 Tice
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Tice, FL
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Before you call a Tice 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.