When an ice maker in Chelsea 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.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Chelsea
We found 18 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Chelsea. The rest are spread across Ann Arbor (5), Brighton (2), and Jackson (2). The farthest listed company is about 29 miles out. 7 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. Nearest on the list: Michigan Appliance Repair, around 10.4 miles out. The 17 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars.
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| Companies within 30 miles | 18 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 15 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 7 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 9 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 7 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 10.4, 14.0, 14.4 |
The leading options for Chelsea are Michigan Appliance Repair (26.9 miles away, based in Hartland, 4.8 stars from 863 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (14.9 miles away, based in Ann Arbor, 4.5 stars from 287 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Greater Livingston County (19.5 miles away, based in Brighton, 4.8 stars from 957 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (20.3 miles away, based in Howell, 4.4 stars from 128 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? See lg ice maker not working or ge ice maker not working.
Ice Maker Safety Notes
After connecting the line, turn the water supply on and check every connection for leaks, and run tubing only where it will stay above freezing. 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
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Chelsea
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?
- 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Chelsea, MI
Most ice maker calls in Chelsea 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 Chelsea Repair Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- 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: Chelsea, MI
Why is my new ice maker not making ice yet?
Why is there water under my refrigerator?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Why is my ice maker not making ice?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Chelsea
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A note on when the ice stopped, whether the water dispenser works and the model number in hand make any ice maker repair in Chelsea faster and cheaper.