When an ice machine in Jackson slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. The Jackson list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Jackson, MI
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Jackson. 2 list an address in Jackson, and other nearby bases include Ann Arbor (5), Lansing (5), and Battle Creek (4). Distances run up to about 51 miles. The closest is Jackson appliance parts and service, about 0.4 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 38 businesses. Jackson is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Jackson. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 27 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 60 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 22 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 2.3, 7.0 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 25 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 44 |
Closest matches for Jackson: Samco Facilities Maintenance (53.8 miles away, based in Livonia, 4.9 stars from 255 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (2.3 miles away, 4.2 stars from 108 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Greater Livingston County (37.6 miles away, based in Brighton, 4.8 stars from 957 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Lane’s Appliance Sales and Service (34.6 miles away, based in Lansing, 4.8 stars from 1,676 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Jackson
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Jackson. Ice maker repair in Jackson.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost 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)
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - 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.
Around Jackson
Most ice machine calls in Jackson 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.
Questions to Ask a Jackson Repair Technician
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Jackson, MI
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
Why is my ice cloudy?
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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 Jackson technician a trip for parts.