When an ice maker in Byron Center 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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Byron Center and the Kent County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Byron Center, MI
We found 34 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Byron Center. 2 of them are based in Byron Center itself, and the rest are spread across Grand Rapids (8), Holland (5), and Grandville (3). 8 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Star Appliance Repair Services is the nearest, roughly 2.0 miles from Byron Center. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 33 businesses.
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.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 8 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.0, 2.7, 4.9 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 34 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 16 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 7 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 17 |
At the top of the Byron Center list: Sears Appliance Repair (10.0 miles away, based in Grand Rapids, 4.6 stars from 269 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Toro's Refrigeration Heating & Cooling (6.6 miles away, based in Grand Rapids, 4.9 stars from 33 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.9 miles away, based in Grandville, 4.3 stars from 492 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Bekins (19.9 miles away, based in Coopersville, 4.8 stars from 131 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Byron Center
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
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 Byron Center.
Troubleshooting first? See ice maker not working or not making ice or samsung ice maker not working.
Before You Work Near the Water Line
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)
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
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?
- 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?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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 Byron Center
Most ice maker calls in Byron Center 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 Byron Center Repair Technician
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Byron Center, MI
Why did my ice maker stop working?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Do you cover Byron Center and nearby towns?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Byron Center
Ice Maker Repair Near Byron Center
Before you call a Byron Center technician, make sure the ice maker is switched on, the bin is seated and the freezer is at 0 degrees or colder. Then check whether the water dispenser still works, which tells you water is reaching the refrigerator.