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 Metairie, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Metairie, LA
Within 30 miles of Metairie there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 10 of them are based in Metairie itself, and the rest are spread across New Orleans (6), Harahan (4), and Kenner (4). The farthest listed company is about 18 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 3.6 stars across 35 businesses. The closest is The Appliance Technician, about 0.4 miles away.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 0.5, 1.5 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 21 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 25 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 51 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 23 |
The leading options for Metairie are Broussard Appliance Service (1.9 miles away, 4.7 stars from 2,305 reviews); A-Pro Appliance Repair (3.3 miles away, 5.0 stars from 136 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Professional Appliance Repair (7.3 miles away, based in New Orleans, 4.7 stars from 232 reviews); Jefferson Appliance Repair, Inc. (4.5 miles away, based in Harahan, 4.7 stars from 126 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Metairie
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Blinking light or error code
- Ice tastes or smells off
- White scale on the visible water parts
- 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 Metairie. Ice maker repair in Metairie.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
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)
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in Metairie, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 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?
- 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 line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 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?
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.
Local Notes for Metairie
Most ice machine calls in Metairie 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 Metairie
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- 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: Metairie, LA
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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 Metairie technician a trip for parts.