Door-mounted ice makers on French door refrigerators work differently from the classic ice maker in the freezer, and they freeze up for different reasons. Below are the companies within reach of Farmington, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Farmington, MI
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Farmington. Other nearby bases include Livonia (11), Detroit (8), and Southfield (3). 11 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 3.0 miles from Farmington. Across 39 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 39 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 14 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.0, 4.9, 5.0 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 15 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
First up for Farmington: Mr. Appliance of Oakland County (5.4 miles away, based in Livonia, 4.8 stars from 1,216 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Samco Facilities Maintenance (6.3 miles away, based in Livonia, 4.9 stars from 255 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (3.0 miles away, based in Livonia, 4.6 stars from 258 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (12.4 miles away, based in Waterford Township, 4.7 stars from 125 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice tastes or smells off
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Farmington
An ice maker is only as good as the freezer around it. When food is soft too, the repair is a freezer repair. Freezer repair in Farmington.
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Water Lines and Leaks
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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 Farmington
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- 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?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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 Farmington, MI
Most ice maker calls in Farmington 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 Farmington
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Farmington, MI
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Before you call a Farmington 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.