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. Below are the companies within reach of Center Line, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Center Line, MI
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Center Line. Other nearby bases include Detroit (6), Warren (5), and Madison Heights (4). The closest is XT Appliances, about 0.9 miles away. Of those, 12 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 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.
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 16 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 1.3, 1.4 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 17 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 16 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
At the top of the Center Line list: A & E Appliance Repair, Parts & Service (4.8 miles away, based in Roseville, 4.6 stars from 1,415 reviews); Detroit Appliance (5.0 miles away, based in Fraser, 4.8 stars from 1,139 reviews, lists Saturday hours); AJ's Appliance Repair & HVAC (5.9 miles away, based in Fraser, 4.6 stars from 1,181 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (2.9 miles away, based in Warren, 4.6 stars from 448 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Center Line
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
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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)
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)
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 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?
- 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Center Line, MI
Most ice maker calls in Center Line 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Center Line
- 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?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Center Line, MI
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Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Center Line
Ice Maker Repair Near Center Line
Before you call a Center Line 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.