Undercounter and built-in ice makers in kitchens, bars and outdoor kitchens fail for different reasons than a refrigerator ice maker: scale, drain problems and harvest faults lead the list. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice machines and refrigeration at the top.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Alma, MI
40 repair companies serve Alma from within 60 miles. 1 of them are based in Alma itself, and other nearby bases include Lansing (5), Saginaw (3), and Bay City (3). The farthest listed company is about 53 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 39 businesses. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 1.1 miles away. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Alma is inside its regular service area.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 25 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 30 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 59 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 13 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.1, 14.8, 15.2 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 12 |
First up for Alma: Sears Appliance Repair (14.8 miles away, based in Mt Pleasant, 4.7 stars from 98 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (1.1 miles away, 4.5 stars from 36 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Samaritan Appliance Sales and Service (24.5 miles away, based in Sanford, 4.8 stars from 626 reviews); Lane’s Appliance Sales and Service (45.0 miles away, based in Lansing, 4.8 stars from 1,676 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Blinking light or error code
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Alma
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Alma. Ice maker repair in Alma.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
Ice Machine 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)
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)
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in Alma, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Alma Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Alma come down to water supply, scale, drains and pumps, dirty condensers and harvest controls.
Michigan's licensing lists no separate appliance repair license; gas, heating and refrigeration service work is licensed by work classification under the state mechanical contractor license. Source: LARA: Mechanical Examination, Licensing/Registration & Application Information
In Michigan, you can check a license with the LARA Find / Verify a BCC Licensed Professional or Business or report a problem to the Michigan Department of Attorney General, Consumer Protection.
Before You Book in Alma
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Alma, MI
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
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Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
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A note on whether the machine is making no ice, slow ice or cloudy ice, plus the model number, makes any ice machine repair in Alma faster.