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. Below are the companies within reach of DeRidder, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving DeRidder, LA
24 repair companies serve DeRidder from within 60 miles. 2 list an address in DeRidder, and other nearby bases include Lake Charles (7), Alexandria (4), and Jasper (3). Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 1.7 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 22 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether DeRidder is inside its regular service area.
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| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 11 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 18 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.7, 7.4, 21.1 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 24 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 8 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 5 |
Closest matches for DeRidder: Sears Appliance Repair (1.7 miles away, 3.9 stars from 36 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (21.1 miles away, based in Leesville, 4.6 stars from 54 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Tech Services (7.4 miles away, 5.0 stars from 5 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A1 Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (42.1 miles away, based in Jasper, 3.9 stars from 57 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Ice tastes or smells off
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
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 DeRidder. Ice maker repair in DeRidder.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
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)
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. 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:
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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 DeRidder, LA
Most ice machine calls in DeRidder 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in DeRidder
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: DeRidder, LA
Which areas near DeRidder do these technicians cover?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
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Write down the brand, model and serial number from the label behind the front grille or inside the door, and note any blinking light or code. It saves a DeRidder technician a trip for parts.