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. The Clare list below starts with companies that show ice maker or refrigerator work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Clare, MI
We found 30 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Clare. Other nearby bases include Bay City (3), Saginaw (3), and Mt Pleasant (2). The farthest listed company is about 59 miles out. Of those, 8 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. The closest is Greg's Appliance Services., about 16.1 miles away. Across 30 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Clare is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Clare. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Companies within 60 miles | 30 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 17 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 15 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 8 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 16.1, 17.1, 17.4 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 6 |
Closest matches for Clare: Sears Appliance Repair (17.1 miles away, based in Mt Pleasant, 4.7 stars from 98 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (30.2 miles away, based in Alma, 4.5 stars from 36 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Advanced Appliance & Refrigeration (17.4 miles away, based in Gladwin, 5.0 stars from 2 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (44.8 miles away, based in Bay City, 4.6 stars from 98 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Clare
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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:
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
- 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?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Clare
Most ice maker calls in Clare 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.
Before You Book in Clare
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Clare, MI
Why is my ice maker not making ice?
Do technicians install ice maker kits?
How much does ice maker repair cost in Clare?
Why is there ice built up around my ice maker?
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Before you call a Clare 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.