When an ice machine in Lake Charles slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Lake Charles and the Calcasieu County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Lake Charles, LA
Our data shows 29 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Lake Charles. 7 list an address in Lake Charles, and the rest are spread across Beaumont (7), Orange (2), and DeRidder (2). Distances run up to about 57 miles. The 26 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 1.0 miles out. Lake Charles is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lake Charles. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 29 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 8 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 21 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 11 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.0, 1.2, 2.0 |
At the top of the Lake Charles list: C&C Home Appliances (2.3 miles away, 4.4 stars from 221 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (1.0 miles away, 4.6 stars from 113 reviews, lists Saturday hours); My Guy Appliance Repair (2.0 miles away, 5.0 stars from 23 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (1.2 miles away, 4.4 stars from 61 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Lake Charles
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Blinking light or error code
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Lake Charles. Ice maker repair in Lake Charles.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in Lake Charles, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $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?
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Lake Charles Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Lake Charles 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 Lake Charles Repair Technician
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Lake Charles, LA
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
Do you cover Lake Charles and nearby towns?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
How much does ice machine repair cost in Lake Charles?
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Before you call a Lake Charles technician, check that the water supply valve is open, the machine has power, and the drain is not backed up. Note when it last made ice and whether it has been cleaned or descaled recently.