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 Grosse Pointe Woods 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 Grosse Pointe Woods, MI
40 repair companies serve Grosse Pointe Woods from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Warren (5), Detroit (5), and Clinton Township (5). The farthest listed company is about 15 miles out. The closest is B & Z Service Company, LLC, about 1.9 miles away. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
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.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 18 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 16 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.9, 2.1, 3.4 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 16 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
The leading options for Grosse Pointe Woods are Samco Facilities Maintenance (24.2 miles away, based in Livonia, 4.9 stars from 255 reviews); Detroit Appliance (6.8 miles away, based in Fraser, 4.8 stars from 1,139 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A & E Appliance Repair, Parts & Service (4.6 miles away, based in Roseville, 4.6 stars from 1,415 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (9.8 miles away, based in Warren, 4.6 stars from 448 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Blinking light or error code
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Ice tastes or smells off
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 Grosse Pointe Woods is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Grosse Pointe Woods.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
Water, Drains and Power
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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in Grosse Pointe Woods, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $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?
- 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
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.
What Grosse Pointe Woods Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Grosse Pointe Woods 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 Grosse Pointe Woods
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Grosse Pointe Woods, MI
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More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Grosse Pointe Woods, MI
Ice Machine Repair Near Grosse Pointe Woods
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 Grosse Pointe Woods faster.