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 Gaylord, MI
We found 19 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Gaylord. 1 of them are based in Gaylord itself, and other nearby bases include Traverse City (3), Grayling (2), and Houghton Lake (2). Advanced Appliance & Refrigeration. is the nearest, roughly 1.0 miles from Gaylord. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 19 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Gaylord is inside its regular service area.
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.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.0, 24.6, 25.7 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 5 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 7 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 19 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 10 |
The leading options for Gaylord are MI Appliance Repair (24.6 miles away, based in Grayling, 4.9 stars from 77 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Tri-Lakes Appliance Repair, Inc. (28.4 miles away, based in Alanson, 5.0 stars from 570 reviews); Advanced Appliance & Refrigeration. (1.0 miles away, 3.7 stars from 14 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (28.1 miles away, based in Petoskey, 4.4 stars from 34 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Gaylord
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Blinking light or error code
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
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 Gaylord. Ice maker repair in Gaylord.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
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)
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in Gaylord, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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 Gaylord, MI
Most ice machine calls in Gaylord 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 Gaylord
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Gaylord, MI
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Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Gaylord
Ice Machine Repair Near Gaylord
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 Gaylord technician a trip for parts.