Undercounter and built-in ice makers in kitchens, bars and outdoor kitchens fail for different reasons than a refrigerator ice maker: scale, drain problems and harvest faults lead the list. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Ponchatoula and the Tangipahoa County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Ponchatoula
22 repair companies serve Ponchatoula from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Hammond (3), Mandeville (3), and St Amant (3). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 3.1 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 3.9 stars across 21 businesses.
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| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 22 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 5 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.1, 4.6, 8.4 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 6 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 10 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 6 |
The leading options for Ponchatoula are 1st Call Appliance Tech (24.3 miles away, based in Mandeville, 4.8 stars from 50 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (3.1 miles away, based in Hammond, 4.4 stars from 145 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Brandon's Trailer Sales. (20.2 miles away, based in Amite City, 4.7 stars from 98 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (21.6 miles away, based in Mandeville, 4.3 stars from 202 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Ponchatoula
Refrigerator ice makers fail for different reasons than standalone machines. If yours is in the refrigerator door or freezer, the ice maker repair page for Ponchatoula is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Ponchatoula.
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)
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 Ponchatoula, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Ice machine cleaning service: $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?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 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: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Ponchatoula
Most ice machine calls in Ponchatoula 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 Ponchatoula
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Ponchatoula, LA
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Ponchatoula
Ice Machine Repair Near Ponchatoula
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 Ponchatoula faster.