A standalone ice machine is a small refrigeration system of its own, with its own water valve, freezing plate or grid, harvest cycle and drain. 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 Birmingham, MI
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Birmingham. Other nearby bases include Detroit (6), Madison Heights (4), and Warren (4). The farthest listed company is about 12 miles out. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.0 stars. The closest is Guardian Appliance Repair Team, about 3.0 miles away.
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.
| Listing Saturday hours | 39 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 25 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 21 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 20 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.0, 4.3, 4.4 |
At the top of the Birmingham list: Samco Facilities Maintenance (14.1 miles away, based in Livonia, 4.9 stars from 255 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (10.1 miles away, based in Livonia, 4.6 stars from 258 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.3 miles away, based in Warren, 4.6 stars from 448 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ground Up Appliance Repairs and Installations (5.2 miles away, based in Royal Oak, 4.5 stars from 96 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Blinking light or error code
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
Refrigerator ice makers fail for different reasons than standalone machines. If yours is in the refrigerator door or freezer, the ice maker repair page for Birmingham is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Birmingham.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Water, Drains and Power
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- 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?
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 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: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Birmingham Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Birmingham 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Birmingham
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Birmingham, MI
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Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
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Write down the brand, model and serial number from the label behind the front grille or inside the door, and note any blinking light or code. It saves a Birmingham technician a trip for parts.