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. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice machines and refrigeration at the top.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Natchitoches, LA
11 repair companies serve Natchitoches from within 60 miles. 1 list an address in Natchitoches, and the rest are spread across Alexandria (4), Pineville (2), and Dodson (1). Rated companies nearby average 4.0 stars across 11 businesses. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 1.8 miles away. Natchitoches is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 9 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 60 miles | 11 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 3 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.8, 30.7, 40.3 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 4 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 4 |
First up for Natchitoches: Sears Appliance Repair (1.8 miles away, 3.7 stars from 34 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (41.3 miles away, based in Leesville, 4.6 stars from 54 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Rick's Appliance Repair. (30.7 miles away, based in Dodson, 4.2 stars from 11 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Plunkett Cooling & Heating LLC (40.3 miles away, based in Jonesboro, 4.8 stars from 149 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Ice tastes or smells off
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Natchitoches
Is your ice maker inside a refrigerator rather than a separate machine? That is a different repair; see ice maker repair for Natchitoches. Ice maker repair in Natchitoches.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
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)
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing an ice machine in Natchitoches, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Natchitoches, LA
Most ice machine calls in Natchitoches 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 Natchitoches
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Natchitoches, LA
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Which areas near Natchitoches do these technicians cover?
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Ice Machine Repair Near Natchitoches
Before you call a Natchitoches 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.