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 Broussard and the Lafayette County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Broussard, LA
Within 30 miles of Broussard there are 24 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Broussard itself, and the rest are spread across Lafayette (7), Maurice (3), and Opelousas (3). The closest is Havens Heating and Cooling, about 3.1 miles away. Of those, 1 mentions ice machine or refrigeration work by name. The 22 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Companies within 30 miles | 24 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 8 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 7 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 10 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.1, 3.6, 5.1 |
Closest matches for Broussard: Cajun Cold Refrigeration, Inc (12.9 miles away, based in Lafayette, 5.0 stars from 9 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Lafayette (6.2 miles away, based in Lafayette, 4.9 stars from 895 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Handy Hands (17.9 miles away, based in New Iberia, 5.0 stars from 83 reviews); Mitch Romero's Appliance & A/C Repair Service, Inc. (14.8 miles away, based in Maurice, 4.6 stars from 227 reviews).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Broussard
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Blinking light or error code
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
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 Broussard is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Broussard.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
Water, Drains and Power
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)
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)
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Broussard, LA
Most ice machine calls in Broussard 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.
Questions to Ask a Broussard Repair Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Broussard, LA
Which areas near Broussard do these technicians cover?
Why is my ice cloudy?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
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Before you call a Broussard 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.