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. 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.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Sturgis, MI
Within 30 miles of Sturgis there are 15 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Sturgis itself, and the rest are spread across Elkhart (3), Goshen (2), and Kendallville (2). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. Nearest on the list: TC Appliance, around 0.2 miles out. 7 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Across 14 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Sturgis. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Companies within 30 miles | 15 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 6 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 7 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.2, 10.4, 17.9 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 7 |
The leading options for Sturgis are Sears Appliance Repair (25.9 miles away, based in Kendallville, 4.3 stars from 25 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Camden Appliance New Sales & Service (29.9 miles away, based in Edwardsburg, 4.6 stars from 118 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (24.8 miles away, based in Coldwater, 4.1 stars from 61 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (23.9 miles away, based in Angola, 3.7 stars from 40 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Sturgis
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 Sturgis.
Troubleshooting first? See whirlpool ice maker not working or ice maker not working or not making ice.
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 Sturgis
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 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 / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Sturgis
Most ice maker calls in Sturgis 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 Sturgis
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Sturgis, MI
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Can you install an ice maker or hook up a water line?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
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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 Sturgis faster and cheaper.