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 Ishpeming, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Ishpeming, MI
We found 5 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Ishpeming. Other nearby bases include Marquette (1), Skandia (1), and Kingsford (1). The farthest listed company is about 59 miles out. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 12.1 miles out. 3 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 3.7 stars across 5 businesses. Ishpeming is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 1 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 3 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 3 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 5 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 3 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 12.1, 20.2, 51.2 |
At the top of the Ishpeming list: Sears Appliance Repair (12.1 miles away, based in Marquette, 4.4 stars from 46 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (57.8 miles away, based in Escanaba, 4.7 stars from 14 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (51.2 miles away, based in Kingsford, 4.3 stars from 25 reviews, lists Saturday hours); J&H Enterprises of Marquette llc (20.2 miles away, based in Skandia, 1.0 stars from 3 reviews).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Ishpeming
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
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 Ishpeming. Freezer repair in Ishpeming.
Troubleshooting first? See samsung 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)
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)
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Ishpeming
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- 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?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Ishpeming
Most ice maker calls in Ishpeming 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 Ishpeming
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Ishpeming, MI
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Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Ishpeming
Ice Maker Repair Near Ishpeming
Before you call a Ishpeming technician, make sure the ice maker is switched on, the bin is seated and the freezer is at 0 degrees or colder. Then check whether the water dispenser still works, which tells you water is reaching the refrigerator.