When an ice machine in Big Rapids slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Big Rapids and the Mecosta County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Big Rapids, MI
40 repair companies serve Big Rapids from within 60 miles. The rest are spread across Muskegon (7), Grand Rapids (7), and Hesperia (2). The farthest listed company is about 56 miles out. Nearest on the list: Lj's Appliance Repair, around 17.9 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 39 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Big Rapids is inside its regular service area.
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.
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 50 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 17.9, 25.5, 26.6 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 17 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 14 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 23 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 23 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
The leading options for Big Rapids are Sears Appliance Repair (36.7 miles away, based in Mt Pleasant, 4.7 stars from 98 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Affordable Appliance Repair Of West Michigan (26.6 miles away, based in Hesperia, 4.2 stars from 574 reviews); Big Lake Appliance Service (44.4 miles away, based in Conklin, 4.8 stars from 237 reviews); Advanced Appliance Inc. (30.5 miles away, based in Sand Lake, 4.6 stars from 60 reviews).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Big Rapids
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- White scale on the visible water parts
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Big Rapids. Ice maker repair in Big Rapids.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
After connecting the line, turn the water supply on and check every connection for leaks, and run tubing only where it will stay above freezing. 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)
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in Big Rapids, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Big Rapids, MI
Most ice machine calls in Big Rapids 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Big Rapids
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- 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?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Big Rapids, MI
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Big Rapids, MI
Ice Machine Repair Near Big Rapids
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 Big Rapids faster.