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.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Oakdale
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Oakdale. The rest are spread across Lafayette (7), Lake Charles (7), and Alexandria (4). Of those, 1 mentions ice machine or refrigeration work by name. City Refrigeration & Ice Co is the nearest, roughly 24.3 miles from Oakdale. The 38 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Oakdale is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Oakdale. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 17 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 14 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 24.3, 26.4, 29.6 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 23 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 40 |
First up for Oakdale: Cajun Cold Refrigeration, Inc (49.8 miles away, based in Lafayette, 5.0 stars from 9 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (26.4 miles away, based in Eunice, 4.9 stars from 27 reviews, lists Saturday hours); City Refrigeration & Ice Co (24.3 miles away, based in Ville Platte, 4.6 stars from 8 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (42.9 miles away, based in Leesville, 4.6 stars from 54 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- 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 Oakdale. Ice maker repair in Oakdale.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
After connecting the line, turn the water supply on and check every connection for leaks, and run tubing only where it will stay above freezing. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Standard refrigerators should not be installed where temperatures drop below about 60°F or exceed 110°F; cold thickens compressor oil and heat can break it down and damage the sealed system. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Installation Location and Temperature
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:
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- 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 installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Oakdale Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Oakdale 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.
Before You Book in Oakdale
- 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 is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Oakdale, LA
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
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Ice Machine Repair Near Oakdale
Before you call a Oakdale 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.