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. Below are the companies within reach of Baton Rouge, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Baton Rouge
22 repair companies serve Baton Rouge from within 30 miles. 10 list an address in Baton Rouge, and the rest are spread across Denham Springs (4), St Amant (3), and Gonzales (2). The farthest listed company is about 21 miles out. Nearest on the list: Baton Rouge Appliance Repair Technologies, around 1.9 miles out. Across 21 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 stars.
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| Listed as refrigerator repair | 5 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 12 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 6 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 22 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.9, 2.6, 3.0 |
The leading options for Baton Rouge are THE APPLIANCE REPAIR TEAM LLC (3.4 miles away, 4.9 stars from 216 reviews); Hittman Services (13.0 miles away, based in Prairieville, 4.6 stars from 273 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (19.6 miles away, based in Gonzales, 4.5 stars from 139 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.6 miles away, 4.5 stars from 318 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Baton Rouge
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Blinking light or error code
- 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 Baton Rouge is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Baton Rouge.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
Water, Drains and Power
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)
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. 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?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Baton Rouge, LA
Most ice machine calls in Baton Rouge 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Baton Rouge
- 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?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Baton Rouge, LA
How much does ice machine repair cost in Baton Rouge?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
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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 Baton Rouge faster.