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. 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 Reserve
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Reserve. 1 of them are based in Reserve itself, and the rest are spread across Metairie (10), Kenner (4), and Harahan (4). The farthest listed company is about 27 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 3.7 stars across 37 businesses. The closest is Reserve Appliance Repair, about 0.3 miles away.
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.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 3.6, 4.2 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 20 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 47 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 18 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 15 |
Closest matches for Reserve: Broussard Appliance Service (24.2 miles away, based in Metairie, 4.7 stars from 2,305 reviews); A-Pro Appliance Repair (20.5 miles away, based in Metairie, 5.0 stars from 136 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (23.8 miles away, based in Gonzales, 4.5 stars from 139 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Jefferson Appliance Repair, Inc. (22.8 miles away, based in Harahan, 4.7 stars from 126 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- White scale on the visible water parts
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 Reserve. Ice maker repair in Reserve.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker repair cost.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
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)
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in Reserve, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 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?
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Reserve Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Reserve 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 Reserve
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- 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: Reserve, LA
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
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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 Reserve faster.