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 Eaton Rapids, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Eaton Rapids
16 repair companies serve Eaton Rapids from within 30 miles. 1 of them are based in Eaton Rapids itself, and other nearby bases include Lansing (5), Jackson (2), and Charlotte (1). Distances run up to about 30 miles. Mighty Wrench Appliance Service is the nearest, roughly 0.3 miles from Eaton Rapids. Rated companies nearby average 4.0 stars across 15 businesses.
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.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 10.5, 11.5 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 3 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 5 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 16 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 5 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 11 |
Closest matches for Eaton Rapids: Lane’s Appliance Sales and Service (17.5 miles away, based in Lansing, 4.8 stars from 1,676 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (17.3 miles away, based in Lansing, 4.3 stars from 311 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (20.1 miles away, based in Jackson, 4.2 stars from 108 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ace Appliance Service, Inc (11.5 miles away, based in Holt, 4.9 stars from 39 reviews).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
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 Eaton Rapids. Ice maker repair in Eaton Rapids.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
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)
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)
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in Eaton Rapids, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 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?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Water inlet valve: $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?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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.
Local Notes for Eaton Rapids
Most ice machine calls in Eaton Rapids 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 Eaton Rapids
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Eaton Rapids, MI
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
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Before you call a Eaton Rapids technician, check that the water supply valve is open, the machine has power, and the drain is not backed up. Note when it last made ice and whether it has been cleaned or descaled recently.