Ice makers are the most repaired part of a modern refrigerator, and the fault is often not the ice maker itself but the water or cold that feeds it. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Birmingham and the Oakland County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Birmingham
Within 30 miles of Birmingham there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Detroit (6), Madison Heights (4), and Warren (4). Nearest on the list: Guardian Appliance Repair Team, around 3.0 miles out. Of those, 7 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.0 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.
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 20 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 39 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 25 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 21 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.0, 4.3, 4.4 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
At the top of the Birmingham list: Sears Appliance Repair (9.8 miles away, based in Waterford Township, 4.7 stars from 125 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.3 miles away, based in Warren, 4.6 stars from 448 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (10.1 miles away, based in Livonia, 4.6 stars from 258 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Conner's Repair (7.2 miles away, based in Madison Heights, 4.7 stars from 227 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Birmingham
Troubleshooting first? See whirlpool ice maker not working or frigidaire ice maker not working.
Ice Maker Safety Notes
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)
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
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
Before you give up on the ice maker in Birmingham, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 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?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Birmingham
Most ice maker calls in Birmingham 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 Birmingham Repair Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Birmingham, MI
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Why is there water under my refrigerator?
How much does ice maker repair cost in Birmingham?
How do I reset my ice maker?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Birmingham
More Ice Maker Repair Pages Nearby
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 Birmingham technician a trip for parts.