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. Below are the companies within reach of St. Johns, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Ice Maker Repair in St. Johns, MI
We found 13 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of St. Johns. The rest are spread across Lansing (5), St Johns (1), and Ashley (1). K & S Appliance Repair Inc is the nearest, roughly 0.4 miles from St. Johns. Of those, 4 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. The 13 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from St. Johns. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 13.7, 14.5 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 4 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 13 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 4 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 10 |
Closest matches for St. Johns: Lane’s Appliance Sales and Service (18.3 miles away, based in Lansing, 4.8 stars from 1,676 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (26.6 miles away, based in Ionia, 4.6 stars from 58 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (18.5 miles away, based in Lansing, 4.3 stars from 311 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (27.8 miles away, based in Alma, 4.5 stars from 36 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in St. Johns
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Ice clumping in the bucket
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in St. Johns
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 St. Johns. Freezer repair in St. Johns.
Troubleshooting first? See lg ice maker not working or samsung ice maker not working.
Ice Maker Safety Notes
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)
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)
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in St. Johns
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- 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?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 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?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
Local Notes for St. Johns
Most ice maker calls in St. Johns 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 St. Johns
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: St. Johns, MI
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
How long does a new ice maker take to make ice?
Why is my ice maker leaking?
Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in St. Johns
Ice Maker Repair Near St. Johns
A note on when the ice stopped, whether the water dispenser works and the model number in hand make any ice maker repair in St. Johns faster and cheaper.