When an ice machine in Franklin slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. The Franklin list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Franklin
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Franklin. Other nearby bases include Lafayette (7), Baton Rouge (6), and Houma (4). The farthest listed company is about 51 miles out. Nearest on the list: Sugar City Appliance, around 13.9 miles out. 1 of them mentions ice machine or refrigeration work in their listing or website. The 37 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Franklin is inside its regular service area.
We do not show business phone numbers. Call our helpline to be connected with a participating technician, or look a company up directly. Always confirm licensing and insurance.
| Companies within 60 miles | 54 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 27 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 21 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 13.9, 19.1, 24.3 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 13 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 15 |
At the top of the Franklin list: Cajun Cold Refrigeration, Inc (48.9 miles away, based in Lafayette, 5.0 stars from 9 reviews); Handy Hands (19.1 miles away, based in New Iberia, 5.0 stars from 83 reviews); Sugar City Appliance (13.9 miles away, based in Jeanerette, 4.7 stars from 47 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Lafayette (41.2 miles away, based in Lafayette, 4.9 stars from 895 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Franklin
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Ice tastes or smells off
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- White scale on the visible water parts
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Franklin. Ice maker repair in Franklin.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Water, Drains and Power
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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
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:
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Franklin, LA
Most ice machine calls in Franklin 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 Franklin Repair Technician
- 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?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Franklin, LA
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Which areas near Franklin do these technicians cover?
Why is my ice cloudy?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Franklin, LA
Ice Machine Repair in Nearby Cities
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 Franklin technician a trip for parts.