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 Jeanerette, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Jeanerette
Our data shows 13 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Jeanerette. 1 list an address in Jeanerette, and other nearby bases include Lafayette (5), New Iberia (2), and Broussard (1). Distances run up to about 30 miles. Sugar City Appliance is the nearest, roughly 0.7 miles from Jeanerette. The 11 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Jeanerette. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 9 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 4 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 13 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 6.5, 11.1 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 7 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 5 |
First up for Jeanerette: Handy Hands (6.5 miles away, based in New Iberia, 5.0 stars from 83 reviews); Sugar City Appliance (0.7 miles away, 4.7 stars from 47 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Lafayette (27.8 miles away, based in Lafayette, 4.9 stars from 895 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Havens Heating and Cooling (23.5 miles away, based in Youngsville, 4.8 stars from 136 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Blinking light or error code
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 Jeanerette. Ice maker repair in Jeanerette.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
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)
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in Jeanerette, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 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 credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Jeanerette
Most ice machine calls in Jeanerette 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 Jeanerette
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Jeanerette, LA
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Jeanerette, LA
Ice Machine Repair Near Jeanerette
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 Jeanerette technician a trip for parts.