Ice machines make clear ice by running water over a cold plate or grid, and that water leaves minerals behind, which is why cleaning and descaling come up on so many repair calls. Below are the companies within reach of Houma, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Houma, LA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Houma. 4 list an address in Houma, and the rest are spread across Metairie (6), Harahan (4), and Kenner (4). Distances run up to about 43 miles. Mike's appliances is the nearest, roughly 1.2 miles from Houma. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 3.6 stars. Houma is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Houma. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.2, 1.2, 4.8 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 26 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 22 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 26 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
Closest matches for Houma: Sears Appliance Repair (4.8 miles away, 4.4 stars from 123 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Precision Appliances LLC (16.8 miles away, based in Thibodaux, 4.7 stars from 129 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Rod's Appliances (1.2 miles away, 4.7 stars from 63 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (23.7 miles away, based in Cut Off, 4.7 stars from 34 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Ice tastes or smells off
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Houma
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Houma. Ice maker repair in Houma.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? 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)
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?
Before replacing an ice machine in Houma, 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 filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
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.
Around Houma
Most ice machine calls in Houma 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.
Before You Book in Houma
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Houma, LA
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Why is my ice cloudy?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
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A note on whether the machine is making no ice, slow ice or cloudy ice, plus the model number, makes any ice machine repair in Houma faster.