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. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice makers and refrigerators at the top.
Ice Maker Repair Companies Near Richmond
40 repair companies serve Richmond from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Clinton Township (5), Warren (4), and Sterling Heights (2). 15 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Uncle Jack's Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 4.8 miles from Richmond. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Richmond. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 19 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 33 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 19 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 4.8, 6.9, 14.7 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 21 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 49 |
Closest matches for Richmond: A & E Appliance Repair, Parts & Service (23.4 miles away, based in Roseville, 4.6 stars from 1,415 reviews); Detroit Appliance (22.0 miles away, based in Fraser, 4.8 stars from 1,139 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Macomb County (16.0 miles away, based in Mt Clemens, 4.8 stars from 245 reviews); AJ's Appliance Repair & HVAC (20.8 miles away, based in Fraser, 4.6 stars from 1,181 reviews).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Richmond
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
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 Richmond.
Troubleshooting first? See ice maker not working or not making ice or frigidaire 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)
Standard refrigerators should not be installed where temperatures drop below about 60°F or exceed 110°F; cold thickens compressor oil and heat can break it down and damage the sealed system. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Installation Location and Temperature
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Richmond
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- 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 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
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 Richmond, MI
Most ice maker calls in Richmond 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 Richmond Repair Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Richmond, MI
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Do you cover Richmond and nearby towns?
How do I reset my ice maker?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Richmond
Ice Maker Repair Near Richmond
Before you call a Richmond 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.