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. Below are the companies within reach of Forest Hills, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Maker Repair Companies Near Forest Hills
We found 33 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Forest Hills. The rest are spread across Grand Rapids (8), Grandville (3), and Wyoming (2). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. 10 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. Nearest on the list: Appliance Repair, around 5.4 miles out. Across 32 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Forest Hills. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 33 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 5.4, 5.9, 6.4 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 18 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 14 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 9 |
At the top of the Forest Hills list: Sears Appliance Repair (5.9 miles away, based in Grand Rapids, 4.6 stars from 269 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Toro's Refrigeration Heating & Cooling (9.9 miles away, based in Grand Rapids, 4.9 stars from 33 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (14.4 miles away, based in Grandville, 4.3 stars from 492 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (23.5 miles away, based in Hastings, 4.3 stars from 65 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Forest Hills
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? See lg ice maker not working or frigidaire ice maker not working.
Before You Work Near the Water Line
Connect a refrigerator ice maker through a quarter-turn shut-off valve on a household cold-water supply line of at least 1/2 inch. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Forest Hills
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- 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.
Local Notes for Forest Hills
Most ice maker calls in Forest Hills 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Forest Hills
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Forest Hills, MI
Why is there ice built up around my ice maker?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
How long does a new ice maker take to make ice?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Forest Hills
Ice Maker Repair Near Forest Hills
A note on when the ice stopped, whether the water dispenser works and the model number in hand make any ice maker repair in Forest Hills faster and cheaper.