Ice machines make clear ice by running water over a cold plate or grid, and that water leaves minerals behind, which is why cleaning and descaling come up on so many repair calls. 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.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Cadillac, MI
We found 22 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Cadillac. The rest are spread across Traverse City (3), Houghton Lake (2), and Grayling (2). The farthest listed company is about 58 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 22 businesses. The closest is Lewis Appliance Service, about 11.9 miles away. Cadillac is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Cadillac. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 22 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 11 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 11.9, 13.4, 26.6 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 6 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 4 |
At the top of the Cadillac list: Lewis Appliance Service (11.9 miles away, based in Lake City, 4.7 stars from 28 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Adaptive Appliances (36.0 miles away, based in Traverse City, 4.9 stars from 222 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Gregory's Repair (13.4 miles away, based in Le Roy, 4.5 stars from 45 reviews); MI Appliance Repair (45.0 miles away, based in Grayling, 4.9 stars from 77 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Blinking light or error code
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Cadillac. Ice maker repair in Cadillac.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
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
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?
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 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?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Cadillac
Most ice machine calls in Cadillac 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 Cadillac
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Cadillac, MI
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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 Cadillac faster.