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 Okemos and the Ingham County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Okemos
We found 13 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Okemos. The rest are spread across Lansing (5), Howell (2), and Holt (1). Distances run up to about 29 miles. Across 12 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 5.1 miles out.
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| Listed as refrigerator repair | 4 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 13 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 9 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 3 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 5.1, 5.2, 5.8 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 4 |
First up for Okemos: Lane’s Appliance Sales and Service (5.2 miles away, based in Lansing, 4.8 stars from 1,676 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.1 miles away, based in Lansing, 4.3 stars from 311 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ace Appliance Service, Inc (6.9 miles away, based in Holt, 4.9 stars from 39 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (28.8 miles away, based in Howell, 4.4 stars from 128 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
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
- Blinking light or error code
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
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 Okemos. Ice maker repair in Okemos.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Water, Drains and Power
Connect a refrigerator ice maker through a quarter-turn shut-off valve on a household cold-water supply line of at least 1/2 inch. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in Okemos, 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?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 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?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Okemos
Most ice machine calls in Okemos 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 Okemos Repair Technician
- 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?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Okemos, MI
Are you affiliated with any ice machine brand?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Which areas near Okemos do these technicians cover?
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Before you call a Okemos 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.