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. Below are the companies within reach of Lake Fenton, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Maker Repair Companies Near Lake Fenton
We found 38 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Lake Fenton. Other nearby bases include Waterford Township (6), Flint (4), and Burton (2). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.7 miles from Lake Fenton. Of those, 16 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 37 businesses.
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| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.7, 7.5, 9.2 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 16 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 38 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 22 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 21 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 15 |
Closest matches for Lake Fenton: Michigan Appliance Repair (14.5 miles away, based in Hartland, 4.8 stars from 863 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (10.0 miles away, based in Flint, 4.6 stars from 152 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (18.9 miles away, based in Waterford Township, 4.8 stars from 123 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (22.7 miles away, based in Waterford Township, 4.7 stars from 125 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Lake Fenton
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 Lake Fenton.
Troubleshooting first? See whirlpool ice maker not working or samsung ice maker not working.
Before You Work Near the Water Line
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)
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)
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 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?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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 Lake Fenton
Most ice maker calls in Lake Fenton 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 Lake Fenton Repair Technician
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Lake Fenton, MI
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Ice Maker Repair Near Lake Fenton
Before you call a Lake Fenton 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.