When an ice maker in Alma stops producing, the first question is whether water is reaching it, whether the freezer is cold enough and whether the ice maker is switched on. Below are the companies within reach of Alma, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Alma
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Alma. 1 list an address in Alma, and other nearby bases include Lansing (5), Saginaw (3), and Bay City (3). Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 1.1 miles out. 10 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 39 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Alma is inside its regular service area.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 25 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 59 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.1, 14.8, 15.2 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 12 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 30 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 13 |
The leading options for Alma are Sears Appliance Repair (1.1 miles away, 4.5 stars from 36 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (14.8 miles away, based in Mt Pleasant, 4.7 stars from 98 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Lane’s Appliance Sales and Service (45.0 miles away, based in Lansing, 4.8 stars from 1,676 reviews, lists Saturday hours); All Appliance Service (32.8 miles away, based in Greenville, 5.0 stars from 14 reviews).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice tastes or smells off
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Alma
An ice maker is only as good as the freezer around it. When food is soft too, the repair is a freezer repair. Freezer repair in Alma.
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Water Lines and Leaks
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
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Before you give up on the ice maker in Alma, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 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: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
- 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 Alma
Most ice maker calls in Alma come down to the same handful of causes: water supply and pressure, a frozen fill tube, the water inlet valve, freezer temperature and the ice maker assembly itself.
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 Alma Repair Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Alma, MI
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Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Alma
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Write down the model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section and note whether the ice maker is in the door or the freezer. It saves a Alma technician a trip for parts.