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 Dearborn Heights and the Wayne County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Dearborn Heights, MI
Within 30 miles of Dearborn Heights there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 3 list an address in Dearborn Heights, and other nearby bases include Livonia (11), Detroit (9), and Romulus (3). The farthest listed company is about 9 miles out. 10 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Mr. Appliance of Dearborn Heights is the nearest, roughly 1.0 miles from Dearborn Heights. The 38 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Dearborn Heights. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 13 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 37 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.0, 1.4, 1.7 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 12 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 16 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
The leading options for Dearborn Heights are Mr. Appliance of Oakland County (6.7 miles away, based in Livonia, 4.8 stars from 1,216 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Samco Facilities Maintenance (5.9 miles away, based in Livonia, 4.9 stars from 255 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (5.9 miles away, based in Lincoln Park, 4.6 stars from 271 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.4 miles away, based in Livonia, 4.6 stars from 258 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice tastes or smells off
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? See whirlpool ice maker not working or frigidaire ice maker not working.
Water Lines and Leaks
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)
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
Before you give up on the ice maker in Dearborn Heights, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Dearborn Heights
Most ice maker calls in Dearborn Heights 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 Dearborn Heights Repair Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Dearborn Heights, MI
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Why is my new ice maker not making ice yet?
Why did my ice maker stop working?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Dearborn Heights
Ice Maker Repair in Nearby Cities
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 Dearborn Heights technician a trip for parts.