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.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Dearborn Heights, MI
Within 30 miles of Dearborn Heights there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 3 list an address in Dearborn Heights, and other nearby bases include Livonia (11), Detroit (9), and Romulus (3). Distances run up to about 9 miles. Of those, 1 mentions ice machine or refrigeration work by name. Nearest on the list: Mr. Appliance of Dearborn Heights, around 1.0 miles out. The 38 rated companies in range average 4.3 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.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 13 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 12 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.0, 1.4, 1.7 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 37 |
At the top of the Dearborn Heights list: Samco Facilities Maintenance (5.9 miles away, based in Livonia, 4.9 stars from 255 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Dearborn Heights (1.0 miles away, 4.5 stars from 233 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Oakland County (6.7 miles away, based in Livonia, 4.8 stars from 1,216 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.4 miles away, based in Livonia, 4.6 stars from 258 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Dearborn Heights
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Blinking light or error code
- Ice tastes or smells off
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 Dearborn Heights. Ice maker repair in Dearborn Heights.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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:
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 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?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 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?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Dearborn Heights, MI
Most ice machine calls in Dearborn Heights 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 Dearborn Heights
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Dearborn Heights, MI
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
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Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
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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 Dearborn Heights technician a trip for parts.