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. Below are the companies within reach of Swartz Creek, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Swartz Creek
Our data shows 25 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Swartz Creek. The rest are spread across Flint (4), Waterford Township (3), and Flushing (2). The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 3.1 miles away. Of those, 11 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 24 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.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 11 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.1, 7.0, 7.3 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 13 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 11 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 25 |
First up for Swartz Creek: Michigan Appliance Repair (23.2 miles away, based in Hartland, 4.8 stars from 863 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.1 miles away, based in Flint, 4.6 stars from 152 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Greater Livingston County (29.6 miles away, based in Brighton, 4.8 stars from 957 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (28.8 miles away, based in Waterford Township, 4.8 stars from 123 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Swartz Creek
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
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Water Lines and Leaks
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
- 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?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Swartz Creek Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Swartz Creek 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 Swartz Creek
- 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?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Swartz Creek, MI
Do technicians install ice maker kits?
Why is there ice built up around my ice maker?
Why is my new ice maker not making ice yet?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Swartz Creek
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Before you call a Swartz Creek 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.