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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Claiborne and the Ouachita County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Claiborne
We found 17 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Claiborne. Other nearby bases include Bastrop (4), West Monroe (3), and Monroe (2). Distances run up to about 56 miles. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 2.6 miles from Claiborne. Rated companies nearby average 4.1 stars across 16 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Claiborne is inside its regular service area.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 10 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.6, 4.4, 5.3 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 7 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 7 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 17 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
First up for Claiborne: Northeast Appliance Repair LLC (4.4 miles away, based in West Monroe, 4.8 stars from 408 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (2.6 miles away, based in West Monroe, 4.2 stars from 34 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Northeast Appliance Repair LLC (25.5 miles away, based in Ruston, 4.8 stars from 187 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (8.7 miles away, based in Monroe, 4.8 stars from 41 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- White scale on the visible water parts
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Claiborne
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 Claiborne is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Claiborne.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
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)
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
Before replacing an ice machine in Claiborne, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it 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 Claiborne, LA
Most ice machine calls in Claiborne 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 Claiborne Repair Technician
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Claiborne, LA
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
Are you affiliated with any ice machine brand?
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Before you call a Claiborne 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.