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 Jennings, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Jennings, LA
38 repair companies serve Jennings from within 60 miles. 1 of them are based in Jennings itself, and other nearby bases include Lake Charles (7), Lafayette (7), and Maurice (3). Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.7 miles from Jennings. 1 of them mentions ice machine or refrigeration work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 35 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Jennings is inside its regular service area.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 23.1, 23.9 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 12 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 38 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 15 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 20 |
First up for Jennings: Cajun Cold Refrigeration, Inc (34.5 miles away, based in Lafayette, 5.0 stars from 9 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (0.7 miles away, 4.3 stars from 32 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mitch Romero's Appliance & A/C Repair Service, Inc. (29.5 miles away, based in Maurice, 4.6 stars from 227 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Lafayette (36.3 miles away, based in Lafayette, 4.9 stars from 895 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Blinking light or error code
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
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 Jennings. Ice maker repair in Jennings.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
After connecting the line, turn the water supply on and check every connection for leaks, and run tubing only where it will stay above freezing. 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?
Before replacing an ice machine in Jennings, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- 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?
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit 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.
Around Jennings
Most ice machine calls in Jennings 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 Jennings
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Jennings, LA
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Why is my ice cloudy?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Jennings
Ice Machine Repair Near Jennings
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 Jennings technician a trip for parts.