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. The Freeland list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Freeland, MI
16 repair companies serve Freeland from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Saginaw (3), Bay City (3), and Sanford (2). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. Nearest on the list: Art Noey Appliance, around 6.7 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 16 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 | 6.7, 7.1, 7.6 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 3 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 16 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 3 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 10 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 7 |
At the top of the Freeland list: Ernie Krygier Service (7.1 miles away, based in Saginaw, 4.7 stars from 450 reviews); Samaritan Appliance Sales and Service (16.5 miles away, based in Sanford, 4.8 stars from 626 reviews); Art Noey Appliance (6.7 miles away, based in Saginaw, 4.8 stars from 432 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (12.3 miles away, based in Bay City, 4.6 stars from 98 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Ice tastes or smells off
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
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 Freeland. Ice maker repair in Freeland.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
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)
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 Freeland, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- 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?
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Freeland
Most ice machine calls in Freeland 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.
Questions to Ask a Freeland Repair Technician
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- 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: Freeland, MI
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Freeland, MI
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Before you call a Freeland 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.