A standalone ice machine is a small refrigeration system of its own, with its own water valve, freezing plate or grid, harvest cycle and drain. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Plaquemine and the Iberville County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Plaquemine, LA
Our data shows 22 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Plaquemine. The rest are spread across Baton Rouge (10), Denham Springs (4), and St Amant (3). The closest is Local Appliance Repair Solutions, about 8.5 miles away. The 21 rated companies in range average 4.1 stars.
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| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 8.5, 11.7, 11.8 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 8 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 5 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 12 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 22 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 6 |
First up for Plaquemine: Sears Appliance Repair (20.2 miles away, based in Gonzales, 4.5 stars from 139 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hittman Services (16.8 miles away, based in Prairieville, 4.6 stars from 273 reviews, lists Saturday hours); THE APPLIANCE REPAIR TEAM LLC (14.9 miles away, based in Baton Rouge, 4.9 stars from 216 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (11.7 miles away, based in Baton Rouge, 4.5 stars from 175 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Plaquemine
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Blinking light or error code
- 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 Plaquemine. Ice maker repair in Plaquemine.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Water, Drains and Power
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in Plaquemine, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 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.
Around Plaquemine
Most ice machine calls in Plaquemine 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 Plaquemine Repair Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Plaquemine, LA
Do you cover Plaquemine and nearby towns?
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
Why is my ice cloudy?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
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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 Plaquemine faster.