Undercounter and built-in ice makers in kitchens, bars and outdoor kitchens fail for different reasons than a refrigerator ice maker: scale, drain problems and harvest faults lead the list. The Avondale 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 Avondale
40 repair companies serve Avondale from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Metairie (10), New Orleans (6), and Harahan (4). Distances run up to about 17 miles. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 3.6 stars. Jefferson Appliance Repair, Inc. is the nearest, roughly 2.3 miles from Avondale.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.3, 2.5, 2.6 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 22 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 20 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 18 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 46 |
The leading options for Avondale are Broussard Appliance Service (7.9 miles away, based in Metairie, 4.7 stars from 2,305 reviews); A-Pro Appliance Repair (5.6 miles away, based in Metairie, 5.0 stars from 136 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Jefferson Appliance Repair, Inc. (2.3 miles away, based in Harahan, 4.7 stars from 126 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Professional Appliance Repair (7.9 miles away, based in New Orleans, 4.7 stars from 232 reviews).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Avondale
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- White scale on the visible water parts
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Avondale. Ice maker repair in Avondale.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Water, Drains and Power
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in Avondale, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 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?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Avondale
Most ice machine calls in Avondale 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Avondale
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Avondale, LA
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
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Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Avondale
Ice Machine Repair in Nearby Cities
A note on whether the machine is making no ice, slow ice or cloudy ice, plus the model number, makes any ice machine repair in Avondale faster.