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. The Southfield list below starts with companies that show ice maker or refrigerator work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Southfield, MI
40 repair companies serve Southfield from within 30 miles. 3 of them are based in Southfield itself, and other nearby bases include Livonia (11), Detroit (9), and Madison Heights (4). The farthest listed company is about 11 miles out. 10 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. Nearest on the list: Motor City Appliance Repair, around 1.2 miles out. Across 38 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 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.
| Listing Saturday hours | 37 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.2, 2.1, 2.7 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 13 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 13 |
The leading options for Southfield are Mr. Appliance of Oakland County (8.6 miles away, based in Livonia, 4.8 stars from 1,216 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Samco Facilities Maintenance (9.0 miles away, based in Livonia, 4.9 stars from 255 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (5.1 miles away, based in Livonia, 4.6 stars from 258 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (9.0 miles away, based in Warren, 4.6 stars from 448 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Southfield
Troubleshooting first? See samsung ice maker not working or whirlpool 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)
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
Before you give up on the ice maker in Southfield, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 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?
- 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?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Southfield
Most ice maker calls in Southfield 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 Southfield Repair Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Southfield, MI
Can you install an ice maker or hook up a water line?
Which areas near Southfield do these technicians cover?
Why is there water under my refrigerator?
How much does ice maker repair cost in Southfield?
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Before you call a Southfield 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.