When an ice maker in Alpena 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. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice makers and refrigerators at the top.
Ice Maker Repair Companies Near Alpena
6 repair companies serve Alpena from within 65 miles. 1 list an address in Alpena, and the rest are spread across Posen (1), East Tawas (1), and Tawas City (1). 3 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 2.2 miles from Alpena. Across 6 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Alpena is inside its regular service area.
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| Listed as refrigerator repair | 2 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 3 |
| Repair companies inside 65 miles | 6 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 3 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.2, 12.0, 51.4 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 4 |
At the top of the Alpena list: Sears Appliance Repair (2.2 miles away, 4.8 stars from 11 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Armstrong Repair, LLC Major Appliance Repair (51.4 miles away, based in East Tawas, 4.6 stars from 40 reviews, lists Saturday hours); J R's Appliance Repair & Heating (12.0 miles away, based in Posen, 4.6 stars from 20 reviews); Advanced Appliance & Refrigeration. (60.5 miles away, based in Gaylord, 3.7 stars from 14 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Alpena
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
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Before You Work Near the Water Line
Connect a refrigerator ice maker through a quarter-turn shut-off valve on a household cold-water supply line of at least 1/2 inch. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- 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 inlet valve repair: $75–$125 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?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 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 deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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 Alpena Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Alpena 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 Alpena Repair Technician
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Alpena, MI
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Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Alpena
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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 Alpena technician a trip for parts.