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. Below are the companies within reach of Byron Center, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Byron Center, MI
34 repair companies serve Byron Center from within 30 miles. 2 of them are based in Byron Center itself, and other nearby bases include Grand Rapids (8), Holland (5), and Grandville (3). Nearest on the list: Star Appliance Repair Services, around 2.0 miles out. The 33 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
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.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 8 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 7 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.0, 2.7, 4.9 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 34 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 17 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 16 |
At the top of the Byron Center list: Toro's Refrigeration Heating & Cooling (6.6 miles away, based in Grand Rapids, 4.9 stars from 33 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Northgate Appliance (18.3 miles away, based in Holland, 4.9 stars from 1,183 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.9 miles away, based in Grandville, 4.3 stars from 492 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (10.0 miles away, based in Grand Rapids, 4.6 stars from 269 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Blinking light or error code
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Byron Center
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 Byron Center is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Byron Center.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Water, Drains and Power
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)
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:
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 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?
- 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 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 Byron Center Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Byron Center 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.
Questions to Ask a Byron Center Repair Technician
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Byron Center, MI
How much does ice machine repair cost in Byron Center?
Why is my ice cloudy?
Are you affiliated with any ice machine brand?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Byron Center
Ice Machine Repair Near Byron Center
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 Byron Center technician a trip for parts.