When an ice maker in Southgate 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. The Southgate list below starts with companies that show ice maker or refrigerator work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Southgate
40 repair companies serve Southgate from within 30 miles. 1 list an address in Southgate, and the rest are spread across Detroit (9), Livonia (7), and Lincoln Park (3). 8 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Longton Appliance Service & Parts is the nearest, roughly 0.6 miles from Southgate. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 36 businesses.
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.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 12 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 35 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.6, 2.1, 2.3 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 15 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 11 |
Closest matches for Southgate: Mr. Appliance of Oakland County (15.0 miles away, based in Livonia, 4.8 stars from 1,216 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Samco Facilities Maintenance (14.1 miles away, based in Livonia, 4.9 stars from 255 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (3.7 miles away, based in Lincoln Park, 4.6 stars from 271 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (16.9 miles away, based in Livonia, 4.6 stars from 258 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
What Gets Fixed on a Southgate Ice Maker Call
Troubleshooting first? See samsung ice maker not working or whirlpool ice maker not working.
Before You Work Near the Water Line
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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 credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator 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.
What Southgate Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Southgate 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 Southgate
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- 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?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Southgate, MI
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Why is my ice maker leaking?
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Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Southgate
Ice Maker Repair Near Southgate
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 Southgate technician a trip for parts.