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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Ypsilanti and the Washtenaw County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Ypsilanti
40 repair companies serve Ypsilanti from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Livonia (11), Ann Arbor (5), and Romulus (3). The farthest listed company is about 21 miles out. Dave Smith Appliance Services LLC is the nearest, roughly 3.6 miles from Ypsilanti. 1 of them mentions ice machine or refrigeration work in their listing or website. The 37 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
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.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 16 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 37 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 21 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 14 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.6, 6.3, 6.6 |
At the top of the Ypsilanti list: Samco Facilities Maintenance (15.8 miles away, based in Livonia, 4.9 stars from 255 reviews); Dave Smith Appliance Services LLC (3.6 miles away, based in Ann Arbor, 4.8 stars from 348 reviews, lists Saturday hours); AAA Service Network (17.6 miles away, based in Brighton, 4.8 stars from 3,174 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.3 miles away, based in Ann Arbor, 4.5 stars from 287 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Ypsilanti
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Blinking light or error code
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Ice tastes or smells off
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Ypsilanti
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 Ypsilanti is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Ypsilanti.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in Ypsilanti, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- 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?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice machine cleaning service: $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?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator 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 Ypsilanti
Most ice machine calls in Ypsilanti 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.
Questions to Ask a Ypsilanti Repair Technician
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Ypsilanti, MI
Which areas near Ypsilanti do these technicians cover?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Ypsilanti
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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 Ypsilanti technician a trip for parts.