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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Marrero and the Jefferson County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Marrero, LA
Within 30 miles of Marrero there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 3 of them are based in Marrero itself, and the rest are spread across Metairie (10), New Orleans (6), and Harahan (4). The farthest listed company is about 20 miles out. The closest is A & R Appliance Repair Inc, about 0.8 miles away. The 35 rated companies in range average 3.6 stars.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 18 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.8, 0.9, 1.4 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 17 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 21 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 43 |
Closest matches for Marrero: Broussard Appliance Service (9.3 miles away, based in Metairie, 4.7 stars from 2,305 reviews); Professional Appliance Repair (5.0 miles away, based in New Orleans, 4.7 stars from 232 reviews); A-Pro Appliance Repair (9.6 miles away, based in Metairie, 5.0 stars from 136 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Jefferson Appliance Repair, Inc. (6.7 miles away, based in Harahan, 4.7 stars from 126 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Blinking light or error code
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
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 Marrero. Ice maker repair in Marrero.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Water, Drains and Power
Use copper or PEX tubing for the ice maker connection; polyethylene tubing and piercing-type or small saddle valves are not recommended because they restrict flow and clog more easily. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- 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?
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 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 deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
What Marrero Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Marrero 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 Marrero
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- 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: Marrero, LA
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
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Before you call a Marrero 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.