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. Below are the companies within reach of Red Chute, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Ice Machine Repair in Red Chute, LA
16 repair companies serve Red Chute from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Shreveport (11), Bossier City (4), and Greenwood (1). The farthest listed company is about 21 miles out. Chuck's Maintenance & Repair Services LLC is the nearest, roughly 6.4 miles from Red Chute. The 13 rated companies in range average 3.8 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 5 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 4 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 11 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 6.4, 6.8, 7.0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 2 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 16 |
First up for Red Chute: Mr. Appliance of Bossier City (10.2 miles away, based in Shreveport, 4.8 stars from 470 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (6.8 miles away, based in Bossier City, 4.3 stars from 205 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Chuck's Maintenance & Repair Services LLC (6.4 miles away, based in Bossier City, 4.6 stars from 48 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sub Zero Repair of Shreveport (7.9 miles away, based in Bossier City, 3.5 stars from 2 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Red Chute
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 Red Chute is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Red Chute.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
Use copper or PEX tubing for the ice maker connection; polyethylene tubing and piercing-type or small saddle valves are not recommended because they restrict flow and clog more easily. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Wine coolers and beverage centers call for a dedicated, properly grounded 115-volt, 15-amp outlet, not a GFI circuit or a switch-controlled outlet. Source: Frigidaire - Wine Cooler Use & Care Guide (A15310502)
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in Red Chute, 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?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Red Chute, LA
Most ice machine calls in Red Chute 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 Red Chute
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Red Chute, LA
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Why is my ice cloudy?
Do you cover Red Chute and nearby towns?
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Write down the brand, model and serial number from the label behind the front grille or inside the door, and note any blinking light or code. It saves a Red Chute technician a trip for parts.