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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Freeland and the Saginaw County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Ice Maker Repair Companies Near Freeland
Our data shows 16 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Freeland. The rest are spread across Saginaw (3), Bay City (3), and Sanford (2). Distances run up to about 30 miles. 3 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. Art Noey Appliance is the nearest, roughly 6.7 miles from Freeland. The 16 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 3 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 16 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 7 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 10 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 3 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 6.7, 7.1, 7.6 |
First up for Freeland: Sears Appliance Repair (12.3 miles away, based in Bay City, 4.6 stars from 98 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (29.0 miles away, based in Alma, 4.5 stars from 36 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (29.3 miles away, based in Clio, 4.3 stars from 74 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ernie Krygier Service (7.1 miles away, based in Saginaw, 4.7 stars from 450 reviews).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? See lg ice maker not working or samsung ice maker not working.
Before You Work Near the Water Line
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
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 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?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Freeland Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Freeland 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 Freeland
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Freeland, MI
Can you install an ice maker or hook up a water line?
Why is my ice maker frozen over?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Do you cover Freeland and nearby towns?
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A note on when the ice stopped, whether the water dispenser works and the model number in hand make any ice maker repair in Freeland faster and cheaper.