A standalone ice machine is a small refrigeration system of its own, with its own water valve, freezing plate or grid, harvest cycle and drain. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Bastrop and the Morehouse County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Bastrop, LA
Within 60 miles of Bastrop there are 14 appliance repair companies in our data. 4 of them are based in Bastrop itself, and the rest are spread across West Monroe (3), Monroe (2), and Ruston (2). The farthest listed company is about 55 miles out. The 13 rated companies in range average 4.1 stars. Nearest on the list: Holcomb Enterprises LLC, around 0.6 miles out. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Bastrop is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Bastrop. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.6, 1.0, 2.3 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 6 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 5 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 14 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 7 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 6 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
First up for Bastrop: Northeast Appliance Repair LLC (22.7 miles away, based in West Monroe, 4.8 stars from 408 reviews); Holcomb Enterprises LLC (0.6 miles away, 5.0 stars from 10 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (25.3 miles away, based in Crossett, 3.9 stars from 8 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (20.9 miles away, based in Monroe, 4.8 stars from 41 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Ice tastes or smells off
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Bastrop
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 Bastrop is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Bastrop.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
Use copper or PEX tubing for the ice maker connection; polyethylene tubing and piercing-type or small saddle valves are not recommended because they restrict flow and clog more easily. 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
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing an ice machine in Bastrop, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 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.
What Bastrop Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Bastrop 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 Bastrop
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Bastrop, LA
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
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How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
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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 Bastrop faster.