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. The Howell list below starts with companies that show ice maker or refrigerator work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Howell
Our data shows 32 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Howell. 2 of them are based in Howell itself, and other nearby bases include Waterford Township (6), Ann Arbor (5), and Flint (3). Distances run up to about 30 miles. Of those, 14 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. D R Electric Appliance Sales & Services is the nearest, roughly 0.2 miles from Howell. The 31 rated companies in range average 4.2 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.
| Listing Saturday hours | 22 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 32 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 19 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.2, 3.5, 9.1 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 13 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 14 |
Closest matches for Howell: Michigan Appliance Repair (11.0 miles away, based in Hartland, 4.8 stars from 863 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Greater Livingston County (9.1 miles away, based in Brighton, 4.8 stars from 957 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.5 miles away, 4.4 stars from 128 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (25.7 miles away, based in Waterford Township, 4.8 stars from 123 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Howell
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? See whirlpool ice maker not working or frigidaire ice maker not working.
Ice Maker Safety Notes
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)
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Before you give up on the ice maker in Howell, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 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?
- 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?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Howell, MI
Most ice maker calls in Howell 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 Howell
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Howell, MI
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Do technicians install ice maker kits?
What does an ice maker repair usually cost?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Howell
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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 Howell technician a trip for parts.