An ice maker needs three things: water at enough pressure, a freezer cold enough to freeze it and a working mechanism to harvest the cubes. Most repairs fix one of those three. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Big Rapids and the Mecosta County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Big Rapids, MI
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Big Rapids. The rest are spread across Muskegon (7), Grand Rapids (7), and Hesperia (2). The farthest listed company is about 56 miles out. 13 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Lj's Appliance Repair, around 17.9 miles out. The 39 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Big Rapids is inside its regular service area.
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 | 17 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 23 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 17.9, 25.5, 26.6 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 50 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 14 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 23 |
First up for Big Rapids: Sears Appliance Repair (52.3 miles away, based in Muskegon, 4.9 stars from 75 reviews, lists Saturday hours); UDG Services LLC (51.7 miles away, based in Muskegon, 4.9 stars from 253 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (36.7 miles away, based in Mt Pleasant, 4.7 stars from 98 reviews, lists Saturday hours); All Appliance Service (37.5 miles away, based in Greenville, 5.0 stars from 14 reviews).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice tastes or smells off
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
If the freezer itself is running warm, fix that first; an ice maker will not harvest until its mold is cold enough. See freezer repair for Big Rapids. Freezer repair in Big Rapids.
Troubleshooting first? See samsung ice maker not working or frigidaire ice maker not working.
Ice Maker Safety Notes
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)
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)
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- 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?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 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?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Local Notes for Big Rapids
Most ice maker calls in Big Rapids 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 Big Rapids Repair Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Big Rapids, MI
How do I reset my ice maker?
Why did my ice maker stop working?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Big Rapids
Ice Maker Repair Near Big Rapids
A note on when the ice stopped, whether the water dispenser works and the model number in hand make any ice maker repair in Big Rapids faster and cheaper.