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. 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.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Fair Plain, MI
Our data shows 15 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Fair Plain. Other nearby bases include South Bend (8), Benton Harbor (2), and Dowagiac (2). Distances run up to about 30 miles. 2 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Keeter's Appliance Repair & Parts, around 1.1 miles out. Across 15 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Fair Plain. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 2 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 10 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 15 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 2 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.1, 1.1, 18.1 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 4 |
First up for Fair Plain: Sears Appliance Repair (18.1 miles away, based in Dowagiac, 4.4 stars from 270 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Pros LLC (26.0 miles away, based in South Bend, 4.5 stars from 60 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Extra Wrench Home and Industrial Services (23.0 miles away, based in Bangor, 5.0 stars from 30 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Keeter's Appliance Repair & Parts (1.1 miles away, based in Benton Harbor, 4.0 stars from 39 reviews).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Fair Plain
Troubleshooting first? See samsung ice maker not working or ge ice maker not working.
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)
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
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Before you give up on the ice maker in Fair Plain, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- 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?
- 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 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?
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 Fair Plain, MI
Most ice maker calls in Fair Plain 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 Fair Plain
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Fair Plain, MI
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Why is there water under my refrigerator?
Do technicians install ice maker kits?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Fair Plain
Ice Maker Repair Near Fair Plain
Before you call a Fair Plain 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.