When an ice machine in St. Johns slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. Below are the companies within reach of St. Johns, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving St. Johns, MI
Our data shows 13 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of St. Johns. The rest are spread across Lansing (5), St Johns (1), and Ashley (1). Nearest on the list: K & S Appliance Repair Inc, around 0.4 miles out. Across 13 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
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| Listed as refrigerator repair | 4 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 4 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 6 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 10 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 13.7, 14.5 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 13 |
The leading options for St. Johns are Lane’s Appliance Sales and Service (18.3 miles away, based in Lansing, 4.8 stars from 1,676 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (18.5 miles away, based in Lansing, 4.3 stars from 311 reviews, lists Saturday hours); K & S Appliance Repair Inc (0.4 miles away, based in St Johns, 4.5 stars from 23 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Caverly Appliance Repair (22.7 miles away, based in Lyons, 4.9 stars from 68 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
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 St. Johns is the better fit. Ice maker repair in St. Johns.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Water, Drains and Power
Use copper or PEX tubing for the ice maker connection; polyethylene tubing and piercing-type or small saddle valves are not recommended because they restrict flow and clog more easily. 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:
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 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?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What St. Johns Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in St. Johns 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 St. Johns
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: St. Johns, MI
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Before you call a St. Johns 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.