When an ice maker in Sault Ste. Marie stops producing, the first question is whether water is reaching it, whether the freezer is cold enough and whether the ice maker is switched on. 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.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Sault Ste. Marie
6 repair companies serve Sault Ste. Marie from within 109 miles. 1 list an address in Sault Ste. Marie, and the rest are spread across Alanson (1), Petoskey (1), and Posen (1). Distances run up to about 109 miles. Nearest on the list: Superior Service, around 1.8 miles out. 5 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 6 businesses. Sault Ste. Marie is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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.
| Listing Saturday hours | 3 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 4 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 5 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.8, 76.3, 79.2 |
| Companies within 109 miles | 6 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 3 |
Closest matches for Sault Ste. Marie: Superior Service (1.8 miles away, 4.2 stars from 35 reviews); Tri-Lakes Appliance Repair, Inc. (76.3 miles away, based in Alanson, 5.0 stars from 570 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (79.2 miles away, based in Petoskey, 4.4 stars from 34 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (108.6 miles away, based in Alpena, 4.8 stars from 11 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Sault Ste. Marie
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice clumping in the bucket
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 Sault Ste. Marie.
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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)
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 Sault Ste. Marie
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 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?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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 Sault Ste. Marie
Most ice maker calls in Sault Ste. Marie 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Sault Ste. Marie
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Sault Ste. Marie, MI
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A note on when the ice stopped, whether the water dispenser works and the model number in hand make any ice maker repair in Sault Ste. Marie faster and cheaper.