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. 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 Technicians Serving Rochester, MI
40 repair companies serve Rochester from within 30 miles. 2 list an address in Rochester, and other nearby bases include Clinton Township (5), Madison Heights (4), and Waterford Township (4). The farthest listed company is about 16 miles out. The closest is Autumn Appliance Service Co, about 1.5 miles away. Of those, 18 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Across 37 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 stars.
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| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 38 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.5, 1.9, 3.8 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 22 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 21 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 25 |
First up for Rochester: Detroit Appliance (14.0 miles away, based in Fraser, 4.8 stars from 1,139 reviews, lists Saturday hours); AJ's Appliance Repair & HVAC (12.6 miles away, based in Fraser, 4.6 stars from 1,181 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (12.5 miles away, based in Waterford Township, 4.7 stars from 125 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Macomb County (13.7 miles away, based in Mt Clemens, 4.8 stars from 245 reviews).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice tastes or smells off
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
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 Rochester. Freezer repair in Rochester.
Troubleshooting first? See whirlpool ice maker not working or lg ice maker not working.
Water Lines and Leaks
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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 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?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Rochester, MI
Most ice maker calls in Rochester 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 Rochester
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Rochester, MI
Why is my ice maker frozen over?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Why did my ice maker stop working?
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Ice Maker Repair Near Rochester
Write down the model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section and note whether the ice maker is in the door or the freezer. It saves a Rochester technician a trip for parts.