When an ice machine in Hammond slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. Below are the companies within reach of Hammond, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Hammond, LA
Our data shows 15 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Hammond. 3 list an address in Hammond, and the rest are spread across Mandeville (3), Denham Springs (3), and Independence (1). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. Across 14 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars. ABC Refrigeration is the nearest, roughly 0.3 miles from Hammond.
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| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 4 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 5 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 1.6, 7.7 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 3 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 8 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 15 |
At the top of the Hammond list: Brandon's Trailer Sales. (15.6 miles away, based in Amite City, 4.7 stars from 98 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (1.6 miles away, 4.4 stars from 145 reviews, lists Saturday hours); 1st Call Appliance Tech (26.4 miles away, based in Mandeville, 4.8 stars from 50 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (23.4 miles away, based in Mandeville, 4.3 stars from 202 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Hammond
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Ice tastes or smells off
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Hammond
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Hammond. Ice maker repair in Hammond.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
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)
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
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?
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Hammond
Most ice machine calls in Hammond 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 Hammond
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Hammond, LA
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
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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 Hammond technician a trip for parts.