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 Technicians Serving Flint, MI
We found 23 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Flint. 4 of them are based in Flint itself, and the rest are spread across Waterford Township (3), Burton (2), and Flushing (2). Kearsley Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.7 miles from Flint. The 22 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Flint. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listing Saturday hours | 11 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 9 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.7, 2.8, 3.3 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 23 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
The leading options for Flint are Kearsley Appliance Repair (1.7 miles away, 4.8 stars from 697 reviews); Michigan Appliance Repair (26.9 miles away, based in Hartland, 4.8 stars from 863 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.9 miles away, 4.6 stars from 152 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Waterford (28.0 miles away, based in Waterford Township, 4.7 stars from 348 reviews).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Flint
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- White scale on the visible water parts
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Flint
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Flint. Ice maker repair in Flint.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
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)
Standard refrigerators should not be installed where temperatures drop below about 60°F or exceed 110°F; cold thickens compressor oil and heat can break it down and damage the sealed system. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Installation Location and Temperature
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
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?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 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?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Flint
Most ice machine calls in Flint 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 Flint
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- 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?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Flint, MI
Are you affiliated with any ice machine brand?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Do you cover Flint and nearby towns?
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Ice Machine Repair Near Flint
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 Flint faster.