A standalone ice machine is a small refrigeration system of its own, with its own water valve, freezing plate or grid, harvest cycle and drain. 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 Repair Companies Near Ferndale
Within 30 miles of Ferndale there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Ferndale, and the rest are spread across Detroit (12), Warren (5), and Madison Heights (4). Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 34 businesses. The closest is Globe Slicing, Inc, about 0.9 miles away.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Ferndale. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 19 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 17 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 1.8, 2.1 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 17 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
Closest matches for Ferndale: Samco Facilities Maintenance (13.3 miles away, based in Livonia, 4.9 stars from 255 reviews); Detroit Appliance (10.3 miles away, based in Fraser, 4.8 stars from 1,139 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.7 miles away, based in Warren, 4.6 stars from 448 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (10.7 miles away, based in Livonia, 4.6 stars from 258 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Ferndale
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Blinking light or error code
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
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 Ferndale is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Ferndale.
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)
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
Before replacing an ice machine in Ferndale, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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 filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit 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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Ferndale, MI
Most ice machine calls in Ferndale 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Ferndale
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Ferndale, MI
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Ferndale, MI
Ice Machine Repair Near Ferndale
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 Ferndale technician a trip for parts.