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 Norton Shores, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Norton Shores
23 repair companies serve Norton Shores from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Muskegon (7), Holland (5), and Zeeland (2). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. Of those, 5 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Nearest on the list: Big Lake Appliance Service, around 2.1 miles out. Across 23 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 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.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 5 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 8 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 23 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 5 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.1, 2.7, 3.8 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 16 |
First up for Norton Shores: Sears Appliance Repair (2.7 miles away, based in Muskegon, 4.9 stars from 75 reviews, lists Saturday hours); UDG Services LLC (6.5 miles away, based in Muskegon, 4.9 stars from 253 reviews); Big Lake Appliance Service (2.1 miles away, based in Muskegon, 4.9 stars from 17 reviews); Bekins (17.4 miles away, based in Coopersville, 4.8 stars from 131 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? See frigidaire ice maker not working or ge ice maker not working.
Water Lines and Leaks
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)
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
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- 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?
- Water inlet valve: $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?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour 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.
Local Notes for Norton Shores
Most ice maker calls in Norton Shores 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Norton Shores
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Norton Shores, MI
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Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Norton Shores
Ice Maker Repair Near Norton Shores
Before you call a Norton Shores 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.