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. 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.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Ludington, MI
15 repair companies serve Ludington from within 60 miles. The rest are spread across Muskegon (7), Hesperia (2), and Manistee (1). Distances run up to about 59 miles. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 15 businesses. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 19.6 miles away. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Ludington is inside its regular service area.
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| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 4 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 4 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 15 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 4 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 7 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 19.6, 32.9, 34.0 |
First up for Ludington: Sears Appliance Repair (19.6 miles away, based in Manistee, 4.5 stars from 75 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Affordable Appliance Repair Of West Michigan (34.0 miles away, based in Hesperia, 4.2 stars from 574 reviews); UDG Services LLC (49.5 miles away, based in Muskegon, 4.9 stars from 253 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (56.9 miles away, based in Muskegon, 4.9 stars from 75 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Ludington
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Ludington. Ice maker repair in Ludington.
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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- 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?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 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 / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer 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.
Local Notes for Ludington
Most ice machine calls in Ludington 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 Ludington
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- 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?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Ludington, MI
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Do you cover Ludington and nearby towns?
How much does ice machine repair cost in Ludington?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Ludington, MI
Ice Machine Repair Near Ludington
Before you call a Ludington 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.