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 Harper 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 Harper Woods, MI
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Harper Woods. Other nearby bases include Warren (5), Detroit (5), and Clinton Township (5). Distances run up to about 14 miles. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 2.0 miles from Harper Woods.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.0, 2.1, 2.2 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 16 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 18 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 16 |
At the top of the Harper Woods list: Samco Facilities Maintenance (22.7 miles away, based in Livonia, 4.9 stars from 255 reviews); Detroit Appliance (6.2 miles away, based in Fraser, 4.8 stars from 1,139 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A & E Appliance Repair, Parts & Service (4.1 miles away, based in Roseville, 4.6 stars from 1,415 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (8.2 miles away, based in Warren, 4.6 stars from 448 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
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Harper Woods
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Harper Woods. Ice maker repair in Harper Woods.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Water, Drains and Power
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)
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in Harper Woods, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Harper Woods, MI
Most ice machine calls in Harper 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.
Before You Book in Harper Woods
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Harper Woods, MI
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Ice Machine Repair Near Harper Woods
Before you call a Harper Woods 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.