When an ice machine in Brighton slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. 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 Brighton, MI
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Brighton. 2 of them are based in Brighton itself, and other nearby bases include Livonia (11), Waterford Township (6), and Ann Arbor (5). Distances run up to about 26 miles. Nearest on the list: Mr. Appliance of Greater Livingston County, around 0.4 miles out. 1 of them mentions ice machine or refrigeration work in their listing or website. Across 39 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
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| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 58 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 36 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 3.9, 5.9 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 20 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 25 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 19 |
Closest matches for Brighton: Samco Facilities Maintenance (24.1 miles away, based in Livonia, 4.9 stars from 255 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Greater Livingston County (0.4 miles away, 4.8 stars from 957 reviews, lists Saturday hours); AAA Service Network (3.9 miles away, 4.8 stars from 3,174 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Michigan Appliance Repair (8.0 miles away, based in Hartland, 4.8 stars from 863 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Brighton
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Brighton
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Brighton. Ice maker repair in Brighton.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Water, Drains and Power
Use copper or PEX tubing for the ice maker connection; polyethylene tubing and piercing-type or small saddle valves are not recommended because they restrict flow and clog more easily. 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
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in Brighton, 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?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 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?
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.
What Brighton Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Brighton 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 Brighton
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Brighton, MI
Why is my ice cloudy?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
How much does ice machine repair cost in Brighton?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Brighton, MI
Ice Machine Repair Near Brighton
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 Brighton technician a trip for parts.