Undercounter and built-in ice makers in kitchens, bars and outdoor kitchens fail for different reasons than a refrigerator ice maker: scale, drain problems and harvest faults lead the list. Below are the companies within reach of South Lyon, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near South Lyon
Within 30 miles of South Lyon there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Livonia (11), Ann Arbor (5), and Waterford Township (4). Distances run up to about 20 miles. The closest is AAA Service Network, about 5.4 miles away. Of those, 1 mentions ice machine or refrigeration work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 39 businesses.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 5.4, 8.4, 9.2 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 19 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 18 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 24 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 38 |
Closest matches for South Lyon: Samco Facilities Maintenance (16.0 miles away, based in Livonia, 4.9 stars from 255 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Greater Livingston County (8.4 miles away, based in Brighton, 4.8 stars from 957 reviews, lists Saturday hours); AAA Service Network (5.4 miles away, based in Brighton, 4.8 stars from 3,174 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Michigan Appliance Repair (12.5 miles away, based in Hartland, 4.8 stars from 863 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- White scale on the visible water parts
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in South Lyon
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for South Lyon. Ice maker repair in South Lyon.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
Water, Drains and Power
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
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:
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker motor 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?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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.
What South Lyon Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in South Lyon 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.
Before You Book in South Lyon
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: South Lyon, MI
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
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Ice Machine Repair Near South Lyon
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 South Lyon faster.