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. Below are the companies within reach of Northville, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Northville
Within 30 miles of Northville there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Livonia (11), Detroit (7), and Southfield (3). Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 4.1 miles out. 9 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Across 39 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 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.
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 17 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 23 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 38 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 4.1, 4.1, 5.3 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 18 |
Closest matches for Northville: Mr. Appliance of Oakland County (7.0 miles away, based in Livonia, 4.8 stars from 1,216 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Samco Facilities Maintenance (7.8 miles away, based in Livonia, 4.9 stars from 255 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (7.8 miles away, based in Livonia, 4.6 stars from 258 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.1 miles away, based in Novi, 4.6 stars from 389 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Northville
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
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 Northville. Freezer repair in Northville.
Troubleshooting first? See whirlpool ice maker not working or ge ice maker not working.
Water Lines and Leaks
After connecting the line, turn the water supply on and check every connection for leaks, and run tubing only where it will stay above freezing. 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)
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
Before you give up on the ice maker in Northville, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$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?
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.
What Northville Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Northville 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 Northville Repair Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- 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: Northville, MI
How long does a new ice maker take to make ice?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Why is my ice maker leaking?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Northville
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Before you call a Northville 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.