When an ice machine in Livonia slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice machines and refrigeration at the top.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Livonia
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Livonia. 11 list an address in Livonia, and the rest are spread across Detroit (8), Dearborn Heights (3), and Southfield (3). Of those, 1 mentions ice machine or refrigeration work by name. Mr. Appliance of Oakland County is the nearest, roughly 1.0 miles from Livonia. Across 38 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Livonia. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.0, 1.2, 1.8 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 13 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 12 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 37 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 17 |
Closest matches for Livonia: Samco Facilities Maintenance (1.8 miles away, 4.9 stars from 255 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Oakland County (1.0 miles away, 4.8 stars from 1,216 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.9 miles away, 4.6 stars from 258 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.1 miles away, 4.6 stars from 149 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Blinking light or error code
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
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 Livonia is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Livonia.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
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)
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
Before replacing an ice machine in Livonia, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$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?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
Local Notes for Livonia
Most ice machine calls in Livonia 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 Livonia Repair Technician
- 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?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Livonia, MI
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Does my ice maker need descaling?
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Ice Machine Repair Near Livonia
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 Livonia faster.