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 St. Clair Shores and the Macomb County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving St. Clair Shores, MI
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of St. Clair Shores. The rest are spread across Clinton Township (5), Warren (5), and Detroit (5). Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars. Nearest on the list: Raleigh Appliance Service Inc, around 0.1 miles out.
We do not show business phone numbers. Call our helpline to be connected with a participating technician, or look a company up directly. Always confirm licensing and insurance.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.1, 2.0, 2.1 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 15 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 18 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 15 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
First up for St. Clair Shores: Samco Facilities Maintenance (25.3 miles away, based in Livonia, 4.9 stars from 255 reviews); Detroit Appliance (3.7 miles away, based in Fraser, 4.8 stars from 1,139 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A & E Appliance Repair, Parts & Service (2.1 miles away, based in Roseville, 4.6 stars from 1,415 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (9.6 miles away, based in Warren, 4.6 stars from 448 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in St. Clair Shores
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Ice tastes or smells off
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
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 St. Clair Shores is the better fit. Ice maker repair in St. Clair Shores.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
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)
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?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for St. Clair Shores, MI
Most ice machine calls in St. Clair 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near St. Clair Shores
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: St. Clair Shores, MI
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in St. Clair Shores, MI
Ice Machine Repair Near St. Clair Shores
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 St. Clair Shores technician a trip for parts.