When an ice machine in Minden slows down or stops, the cause is usually water supply, scale, a drain or pump problem, a dirty condenser or a control fault. Below are the companies within reach of Minden, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Minden, LA
Our data shows 12 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Minden. Other nearby bases include Shreveport (6), Bossier City (4), and Homer (1). Distances run up to about 30 miles. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 18.2 miles from Minden. Rated companies nearby average 3.9 stars across 10 businesses.
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| Listed as refrigerator repair | 6 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 6 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 9 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 2 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 18.2, 24.4, 25.3 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 12 |
First up for Minden: Mr. Appliance of Bossier City (29.1 miles away, based in Shreveport, 4.8 stars from 470 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (18.2 miles away, based in Homer, 4.2 stars from 29 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (28.3 miles away, based in Springhill, 4.4 stars from 19 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (26.0 miles away, based in Bossier City, 4.3 stars from 205 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Minden
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Blinking light or error code
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- White scale on the visible water parts
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 Minden. Ice maker repair in Minden.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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)
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $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?
- 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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Minden, LA
Most ice machine calls in Minden 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 Minden Repair Technician
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Minden, LA
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A note on whether the machine is making no ice, slow ice or cloudy ice, plus the model number, makes any ice machine repair in Minden faster.