An ice maker needs three things: water at enough pressure, a freezer cold enough to freeze it and a working mechanism to harvest the cubes. Most repairs fix one of those three. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Holt and the Ingham County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Holt, MI
15 repair companies serve Holt from within 30 miles. 1 of them are based in Holt itself, and the rest are spread across Lansing (5), Jackson (2), and Mason (1). 4 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. Ace Appliance Service, Inc is the nearest, roughly 0.5 miles from Holt. Across 14 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 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.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 11 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 15 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 4 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 3.8, 6.4 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 4 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 4 |
The leading options for Holt are Lane’s Appliance Sales and Service (6.8 miles away, based in Lansing, 4.8 stars from 1,676 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.5 miles away, based in Lansing, 4.3 stars from 311 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (26.2 miles away, based in Jackson, 4.2 stars from 108 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Shaw's Appliance Service - Servicing Dansville, Mason, Leslie, Holt, Lansing and East Lansing (7.9 miles away, based in Mason, 4.0 stars from 26 reviews).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
If the freezer itself is running warm, fix that first; an ice maker will not harvest until its mold is cold enough. See freezer repair for Holt. Freezer repair in Holt.
Troubleshooting first? See frigidaire ice maker not working or lg 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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
Before you give up on the ice maker in Holt, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water inlet valve: $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?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$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?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Holt
Most ice maker calls in Holt 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.
Questions to Ask a Holt Repair Technician
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Holt, MI
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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 Holt faster and cheaper.