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. The St. Louis 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 St. Louis, MI
40 repair companies serve St. Louis from within 60 miles. Other nearby bases include Lansing (5), Saginaw (3), and Bay City (3). The farthest listed company is about 54 miles out. 10 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 2.8 miles out. Across 39 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether St. Louis is inside its regular service area.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 24 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 28 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 12 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.8, 13.8, 14.0 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 56 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 13 |
At the top of the St. Louis list: Sears Appliance Repair (2.8 miles away, based in Alma, 4.5 stars from 36 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (14.0 miles away, based in Mt Pleasant, 4.7 stars from 98 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Lane’s Appliance Sales and Service (46.6 miles away, based in Lansing, 4.8 stars from 1,676 reviews, lists Saturday hours); All Appliance Service (35.6 miles away, based in Greenville, 5.0 stars from 14 reviews).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
What Gets Fixed on a St. Louis Ice Maker Call
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. Louis. Freezer repair in St. Louis.
Troubleshooting first? See whirlpool ice maker not working or lg 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)
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
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- 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?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- 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?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What St. Louis Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in St. Louis 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 St. Louis Repair Technician
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: St. Louis, MI
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Why is there ice built up around my ice maker?
How long does a new ice maker take to make ice?
Why is there water under my refrigerator?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, St. Louis
Ice Maker Repair Near St. Louis
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. Louis faster and cheaper.