When an ice maker in Venice Gardens stops producing, the first question is whether water is reaching it, whether the freezer is cold enough and whether the ice maker is switched on. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Venice Gardens and the Sarasota County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Ice Maker Repair Companies Near Venice Gardens
Within 30 miles of Venice Gardens there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Venice (11), Englewood (11), and Sarasota (8). The farthest listed company is about 15 miles out. Fast & Reliable Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.9 miles from Venice Gardens. 14 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. The 32 rated companies in range average 4.9 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Venice Gardens. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 39 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 24 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 24 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 24 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 1.3, 1.3 |
At the top of the Venice Gardens list: Grande Aire Services Inc. (10.8 miles away, based in Englewood, 4.9 stars from 786 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Alex Crew LLC Appliances Repair Services (9.3 miles away, based in North Port, 5.0 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours); LK Appliance Repair (2.2 miles away, based in Venice, 4.9 stars from 243 reviews, lists Saturday hours); West Coast Repairmen Appliance Repair Company (9.2 miles away, based in North Port, 4.7 stars from 220 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Venice Gardens
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
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 Venice Gardens.
Troubleshooting first? See frigidaire ice maker not working or whirlpool ice maker not working.
Ice Maker Safety Notes
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
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 line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 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?
- 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?
- 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?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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 Venice Gardens, FL
Most ice maker calls in Venice Gardens 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.
Before You Book in Venice Gardens
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Venice Gardens, FL
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Why is there water under my refrigerator?
Why did my ice maker stop working?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Venice Gardens
Ice Maker Repair Near Venice Gardens
Before you call a Venice Gardens 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.