Ice machines make clear ice by running water over a cold plate or grid, and that water leaves minerals behind, which is why cleaning and descaling come up on so many repair calls. The Abbeville list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Abbeville
20 repair companies serve Abbeville from within 30 miles. 1 of them are based in Abbeville itself, and other nearby bases include Lafayette (7), Maurice (3), and New Iberia (2). The closest is Southern Home Appliance, about 2.1 miles away. 1 of them mentions ice machine or refrigeration work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 18 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Abbeville. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.1, 6.3, 8.3 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 20 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 7 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 6 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 9 |
At the top of the Abbeville list: Cajun Cold Refrigeration, Inc (21.7 miles away, based in Lafayette, 5.0 stars from 9 reviews); Mitch Romero's Appliance & A/C Repair Service, Inc. (8.3 miles away, based in Maurice, 4.6 stars from 227 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Lafayette (12.5 miles away, based in Lafayette, 4.9 stars from 895 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Handy Hands (20.8 miles away, based in New Iberia, 5.0 stars from 83 reviews).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Abbeville
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
Refrigerator ice makers fail for different reasons than standalone machines. If yours is in the refrigerator door or freezer, the ice maker repair page for Abbeville is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Abbeville.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Water, Drains and Power
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
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in Abbeville, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- 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?
- 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
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.
What Abbeville Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Abbeville come down to water supply, scale, drains and pumps, dirty condensers and harvest controls.
Louisiana does not issue a separate appliance repair license; installing, repairing, altering or removing natural gas piping and gas appliances attached to real property for the public is gas fitting work licensed by the State Plumbing Board of Louisiana. Source: La. R.S. 37:1361 (Louisiana State Legislature)
In Louisiana, you can check a license with the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors Verify License Search or report a problem to the Louisiana Attorney General, Public Protection Division, Consumer Protection Section.
Before You Book in Abbeville
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Abbeville, LA
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Other Refrigeration Repair in Abbeville
Ice Machine Repair Near Abbeville
Before you call a Abbeville technician, check that the water supply valve is open, the machine has power, and the drain is not backed up. Note when it last made ice and whether it has been cleaned or descaled recently.