When an ice machine in Rochester Hills slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. The Rochester Hills list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Rochester Hills, MI
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Rochester Hills. 1 of them are based in Rochester Hills itself, and other nearby bases include Waterford Township (6), Madison Heights (4), and Clinton Township (4). Higher Standards Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.4 miles from Rochester Hills. The 37 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Rochester Hills. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 21 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 38 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 20 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.4, 1.5, 2.2 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 24 |
First up for Rochester Hills: Samco Facilities Maintenance (22.9 miles away, based in Livonia, 4.9 stars from 255 reviews); Detroit Appliance (14.1 miles away, based in Fraser, 4.8 stars from 1,139 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Waterford (11.4 miles away, based in Waterford Township, 4.7 stars from 348 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (13.6 miles away, based in Warren, 4.6 stars from 448 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Blinking light or error code
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 Rochester Hills is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Rochester Hills.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Standard refrigerators should not be installed where temperatures drop below about 60°F or exceed 110°F; cold thickens compressor oil and heat can break it down and damage the sealed system. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Installation Location and Temperature
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:
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 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?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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 Rochester Hills
Most ice machine calls in Rochester Hills 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 Rochester Hills
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Rochester Hills, MI
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Rochester Hills, MI
Ice Machine Repair Near Rochester Hills
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 Rochester Hills technician a trip for parts.