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. The Walled Lake 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 Walled Lake
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Walled Lake. Other nearby bases include Livonia (11), Waterford Township (6), and Detroit (4). Distances run up to about 16 miles. Moonglow Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 2.6 miles from Walled Lake. Of those, 15 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. The 39 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Walled Lake. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.6, 2.8, 3.0 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 25 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 38 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 19 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 18 |
The leading options for Walled Lake are Mr. Appliance of Oakland County (12.0 miles away, based in Livonia, 4.8 stars from 1,216 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Michigan Appliance Repair (14.1 miles away, based in Hartland, 4.8 stars from 863 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Samco Facilities Maintenance (12.9 miles away, based in Livonia, 4.9 stars from 255 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (9.4 miles away, based in Waterford Township, 4.7 stars from 125 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice clumping in the bucket
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Walled Lake
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 Walled Lake. Freezer repair in Walled Lake.
Troubleshooting first? See ice maker not working or not making ice or samsung ice maker not working.
Water Lines and Leaks
After connecting the line, turn the water supply on and check every connection for leaks, and run tubing only where it will stay above freezing. 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)
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Walled Lake
Before you give up on the ice maker in Walled Lake, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Walled Lake
Most ice maker calls in Walled Lake 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 Walled Lake
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Walled Lake, MI
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Ice Maker Repair Near Walled Lake
Before you call a Walled Lake 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.