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 Taylor, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Taylor, MI
40 repair companies serve Taylor from within 30 miles. 3 of them are based in Taylor itself, and the rest are spread across Livonia (10), Detroit (5), and Dearborn Heights (3). 1 lists ice machine or refrigeration work specifically. Nearest on the list: Clean Appliance Repair Solutions, around 1.0 miles out. The 38 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Taylor. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 12 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 17 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 13 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.0, 1.4, 1.8 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 36 |
First up for Taylor: Samco Facilities Maintenance (11.2 miles away, based in Livonia, 4.9 stars from 255 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (4.4 miles away, based in Lincoln Park, 4.6 stars from 271 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Oakland County (12.1 miles away, based in Livonia, 4.8 stars from 1,216 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Dearborn Heights (7.0 miles away, based in Dearborn Heights, 4.5 stars from 233 reviews).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Ice tastes or smells off
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
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 Taylor is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Taylor.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
After connecting the line, turn the water supply on and check every connection for leaks, and run tubing only where it will stay above freezing. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in Taylor, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Taylor
Most ice machine calls in Taylor 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 Taylor
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Taylor, MI
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Taylor
Ice Machine Repair Near Taylor
Before you call a Taylor 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.