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. Below are the companies within reach of Houghton, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Houghton
Within 92 miles of Houghton there are 6 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Dollar Bay (1), Calumet (1), and Mohawk (1). The farthest listed company is about 91 miles out. Across 5 rated companies, the average public rating is 3.0 stars. Nearest on the list: Keweenaw Kitchens., around 3.4 miles out. Houghton is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 4 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.4, 10.2, 16.2 |
| Repair companies inside 92 miles | 6 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 1 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 2 |
At the top of the Houghton list: Keweenaw Kitchens. (3.4 miles away, based in Dollar Bay, 4.0 stars from 4 reviews); North State Refrigeration. (10.2 miles away, based in Calumet, 1.0 stars from 1 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mohawk Emergency Appliance Repair (16.2 miles away, based in Mohawk, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (66.8 miles away, based in Marquette, 4.4 stars from 46 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Blinking light or error code
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Houghton
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 Houghton is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Houghton.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Water, Drains and Power
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing an ice machine in Houghton, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Houghton, MI
Most ice machine calls in Houghton 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Houghton
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Houghton, MI
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Houghton, MI
Ice Machine Repair Near Houghton
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 Houghton technician a trip for parts.