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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Ishpeming and the Marquette County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Ishpeming
Our data shows 5 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Ishpeming. Other nearby bases include Marquette (1), Skandia (1), and Kingsford (1). The farthest listed company is about 59 miles out. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 12.1 miles out. Across 5 rated companies, the average public rating is 3.7 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Ishpeming is inside its regular service area.
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| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 3 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 3 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 5 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 12.1, 20.2, 51.2 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 1 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 3 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
At the top of the Ishpeming list: Sears Appliance Repair (12.1 miles away, based in Marquette, 4.4 stars from 46 reviews, lists Saturday hours); J&H Enterprises of Marquette llc (20.2 miles away, based in Skandia, 1.0 stars from 3 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (57.8 miles away, based in Escanaba, 4.7 stars from 14 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (51.2 miles away, based in Kingsford, 4.3 stars from 25 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Ishpeming
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Ice tastes or smells off
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Ishpeming
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Ishpeming. Ice maker repair in Ishpeming.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or ice maker not working or not making ice.
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)
Standard refrigerators should not be installed where temperatures drop below about 60°F or exceed 110°F; cold thickens compressor oil and heat can break it down and damage the sealed system. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Installation Location and Temperature
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in Ishpeming, 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?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does 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.
What Ishpeming Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Ishpeming 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 Ishpeming
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Ishpeming, MI
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
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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 Ishpeming technician a trip for parts.