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. The Westwood list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Westwood
We found 12 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Westwood. The rest are spread across Battle Creek (4), Hastings (2), and Kalamazoo (1). The farthest listed company is about 29 miles out. The 11 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars. Appliance Tech, LLC is the nearest, roughly 3.8 miles from Westwood.
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| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 4 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 7 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 3 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 6 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.8, 8.5, 20.2 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 12 |
At the top of the Westwood list: Appliance Tech, LLC (3.8 miles away, based in Kalamazoo, 4.6 stars from 97 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Allens Appliance Repair (22.6 miles away, based in Battle Creek, 4.9 stars from 72 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Reliable Refrigeration-Appliance Repair (20.4 miles away, based in Springfield, 4.7 stars from 91 reviews); Extra Wrench Home and Industrial Services (25.2 miles away, based in Bangor, 5.0 stars from 30 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Westwood
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Westwood. Ice maker repair in Westwood.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Water, Drains and Power
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)
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)
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in Westwood, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 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?
- 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?
- 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 an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Westwood
Most ice machine calls in Westwood 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 Westwood
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Westwood, MI
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
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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 Westwood technician a trip for parts.