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Ice Machine & Wine Cellar Repair in Miami and South Florida

Refrigerator down? Compressor short-cycling, ice maker stuck, condensation under the unit, or warm shelves? We service Sub-Zero, Wolf, Viking, Thermador, Miele, KitchenAid, Whirlpool, GE and Liebherr across Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach. Diagnostic fee waives with the repair.

4.79★ 1,373 customer reviews $59 service call — free with repair Same-day 7 AM–9 PM daily
Berne Appliance Repair refrigerator technician serving South Florida households

What kind of problems are we working with?

Not Cooling Properly

Warm fridge, cold freezer is the classic defrost or evap-fan failure—cold air can’t reach the fresh-food compartment. We pull the freezer back panel and look for an iced-over evaporator (means defrost heater or termination thermostat) or a dead fan motor. Sub-Zero 700-series uses dual evaporators and runs differently; Whirlpool/KitchenAid bottom-freezers fail on the evap fan around year 6. Compressor checks last because the sealed system is rarely the first culprit. Repairs typically $260–420.

Leaking Water

Puddle on the floor is the defrost drain frozen at the drip pan or the icemaker fill tube split. We pour warm water down the drain channel and snake the tube—if it clears, we install a heat-stick or P-trap so it doesn’t refreeze. Whirlpool/KitchenAid French-door units (W10619951 drain heater kit) get the fix permanently. Sub-Zero column drains run different. Inlet valve leaks at the rear elbow are the other common spot. Repairs typically $190–280.

Ice Maker Malfunctions

Icemaker not filling is the inlet valve (24V solenoid, opens 0.5–1.0A draw) or the saddle/line shut-off. Filling but not harvesting is the motor module or the bail-arm switch. Whirlpool/KitchenAid 4317943 modular icemakers fail the motor, Samsung French-door icemakers (the RF28 family) jam on a frozen auger—the whole compartment ices up and the auger motor strips. We always check fill volume (140–150 ml) before condemning the module. Repairs typically $200–340.

Strange Noises

Grinding from the back is the condenser fan motor bearings; clicking every 2–3 minutes is the compressor start relay (PTC) failing—replace with the overload as a pair. A rhythmic knock when the door opens is usually the evap fan blade hitting frost buildup. Sub-Zero 600/700 series and KitchenAid built-ins share a common condenser-fan failure around year 8. Whirlpool top-mounts pop the start relay first. Relay/fan jobs typically $180–260.

Door Seal Problems

Compromised gasket shows up as condensation on the cabinet edge or a fresh-food side that runs 3–5°F warm. We test with a dollar bill—if it slips out anywhere along the seal, replace. Sub-Zero 700 and Wolf integrated units use a magnetic gasket that must be ordered by serial; Whirlpool/KitchenAid French-door gaskets ship with the door hinge alignment template. Don’t skip the hinge cam check because a sagging door tears a new gasket in months. Gasket jobs typically $220–360.

How to fix your machine?

Tell Us What's Going Wrong

Reach out with a short description: warm fridge, ice maker not cycling, water under the unit, or unusual compressor noise. A photo of the model tag inside the door speeds up the diagnostic.

Same-Day Diagnostic Visit

Our tech arrives in the appointment window with common Sub-Zero, Wolf, Viking and KitchenAid parts on the truck. The $59 service-call fee waives when you approve the repair.

On-the-Spot Repair When Possible

Defrost system, fan motors, control boards and door gaskets usually finish the same visit. Sealed-system work is scheduled separately with our EPA-certified specialist.

Built-in & Premium Coverage

Sub-Zero column units, Wolf and Thermador refrigeration, Miele MasterCool, GE Monogram and Liebherr these are our daily work, not occasional repairs.

Cool Performance Verified Before Closeout

We monitor the temperature for at least 20 minutes after the repair to confirm the unit holds set point. Followup phone call inside 48 hours.

Berne Appliance Repair refrigerator technician serving South Florida households

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Berne Appliance Repair
4.3
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David ..
David ..
2024-04-13 17:00:03
Called on a Saturday morning after being beyond frustrated with my oven.It was fixed by dinner time and had 2 problems that needed to be... Read full review on Yelp
David B.
David B.
2025-12-26 09:37:14
Max did a fantastic job repairing my Ice Maker. He correctly diagnosed the problem and ordered the correct part. Ice maker is producing ice regularly. Great... Read full review on Yelp
Michael ..
Michael ..
2024-03-25 14:05:55
very good professional.they really knows what they are doingThey came and found out in 5 minutes the problem and fixed. thank you Bernie Read full review on Yelp
Nicholas A.
Nicholas A.
2025-01-17 09:17:52
Came to fix our washer and dryer were on time and reasonably priced. Would recommend to a friend if they needed service. Read full review on Yelp
Tom B.
Tom B.
2025-12-08 08:49:42
I needed refrigerator repairs on a Sunday... I contacted 3 repair companies all stated sunday hours / 2 of the companies said they would call back they... Read full review on Yelp
nancy ..
nancy ..
2024-02-10 14:18:21
Eugene , Ahmed and the whole staff at Berne Repair did an amazing job in resolving the issues I had with my washing machine. The Berne team... Read full review on Yelp
Richard S.
Richard S.
2024-11-23 11:33:00
Victor was great, very professional. Came out the first time and the cooktop was the wrong size. Came back on a Friday nite to install the right size.... Read full review on Yelp
Digna P.
Digna P.
2025-09-25 07:51:23
Thank you very much for sending your technician, Andrei. He was very courteous and exceptionally knowledgeable. I am confident that the washing machine will... Read full review on Yelp
Vincent ..
Vincent ..
2024-01-12 18:27:16
needed to have a new cooktop installed . spoke with Eugene and he was able to schedule a install time the very next day. The Technician Is-Mael came to... Read full review on Yelp
George I.
George I.
2024-10-30 11:05:34
Defat was great! Fixed our dryer that the last company improperly serviced. Also found a burnt wire in our oven. He was very courteous and even covered... Read full review on Yelp
Viktor K.
Viktor K.
2025-08-27 04:27:13
I called Berne Appliance when my dishwasher stopped draining. They gave me a same-day appointment, and the technician showed up right on time. He quickly... Read full review on Yelp
Kevin C.
Kevin C.
2025-01-27 07:27:42
Refrigerator gasket rubber seal replacement.I recently had a highly unsatisfactory experience with Berne Appliance Repair regarding a refrigerator gasket... Read full review on Yelp
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