When an ice machine in Benton slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Benton and the Bossier County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Benton, LA
Within 30 miles of Benton there are 17 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Shreveport (11), Bossier City (4), and Greenwood (1). Rated companies nearby average 3.8 stars across 14 businesses. The closest is Western Star Refrigeration and Appliance Repair, about 9.1 miles away.
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| Companies within 30 miles | 17 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 5 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 2 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 12 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 6 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 9.1, 11.3, 11.4 |
The leading options for Benton are Mr. Appliance of Bossier City (13.6 miles away, based in Shreveport, 4.8 stars from 470 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (11.4 miles away, based in Bossier City, 4.3 stars from 205 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Chuck's Maintenance & Repair Services LLC (12.4 miles away, based in Bossier City, 4.6 stars from 48 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (26.6 miles away, based in Springhill, 4.4 stars from 19 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Benton. Ice maker repair in Benton.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
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
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:
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 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?
- 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?
- 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.
Around Benton
Most ice machine calls in Benton 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 Benton
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Benton, LA
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More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Benton, LA
Ice Machine Repair Near Benton
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 Benton faster.