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.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Norton Shores, MI
We found 23 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Norton Shores. Other nearby bases include Muskegon (7), Holland (5), and Zeeland (2). Distances run up to about 30 miles. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 23 businesses. The closest is Big Lake Appliance Service, about 2.1 miles away.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 5 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.1, 2.7, 3.8 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 23 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 5 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 8 |
First up for Norton Shores: UDG Services LLC (6.5 miles away, based in Muskegon, 4.9 stars from 253 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (2.7 miles away, based in Muskegon, 4.9 stars from 75 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Big Lake Appliance Service (2.1 miles away, based in Muskegon, 4.9 stars from 17 reviews); Big Lake Appliance Service (18.7 miles away, based in Conklin, 4.8 stars from 237 reviews).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Norton Shores
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Norton Shores. Ice maker repair in Norton Shores.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
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)
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour 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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Norton Shores, MI
Most ice machine calls in Norton Shores 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 Norton Shores Repair Technician
- 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?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Norton Shores, MI
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
Which areas near Norton Shores do these technicians cover?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Norton Shores, MI
Ice Machine Repair Near Norton Shores
Before you call a Norton Shores 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.