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 Gaylord and the Otsego County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Ice Maker Repair Companies Near Gaylord
We found 19 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Gaylord. 1 of them are based in Gaylord itself, and the rest are spread across Traverse City (3), Grayling (2), and Houghton Lake (2). 7 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. Advanced Appliance & Refrigeration. is the nearest, roughly 1.0 miles from Gaylord. The 19 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Gaylord is inside its regular service area.
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| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 7 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 10 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 19 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 5 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.0, 24.6, 25.7 |
The leading options for Gaylord are Tri-Lakes Appliance Repair, Inc. (28.4 miles away, based in Alanson, 5.0 stars from 570 reviews); MI Appliance Repair (24.6 miles away, based in Grayling, 4.9 stars from 77 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Advanced Appliance & Refrigeration. (1.0 miles away, 3.7 stars from 14 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (25.7 miles away, based in Grayling, 4.7 stars from 46 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Gaylord
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
What Gets Fixed on a Gaylord Ice Maker Call
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 Gaylord.
Troubleshooting first? See lg ice maker not working or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Water Lines and Leaks
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)
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Before you give up on the ice maker in Gaylord, 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?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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.
Around Gaylord
Most ice maker calls in Gaylord 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 Gaylord
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Gaylord, MI
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What does an ice maker repair usually cost?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Gaylord
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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 Gaylord technician a trip for parts.