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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving River Ridge and the Jefferson County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving River Ridge, LA
Within 30 miles of River Ridge there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Metairie (10), New Orleans (6), and Harahan (4). The farthest listed company is about 17 miles out. Nearest on the list: Crescent Appliance Service Center, around 1.5 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 3.5 stars across 35 businesses.
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.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 49 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 20 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.5, 1.6, 1.6 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 21 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 24 |
At the top of the River Ridge list: Broussard Appliance Service (5.5 miles away, based in Metairie, 4.7 stars from 2,305 reviews); A-Pro Appliance Repair (1.6 miles away, based in Metairie, 5.0 stars from 136 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Jefferson Appliance Repair, Inc. (1.7 miles away, based in Harahan, 4.7 stars from 126 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Professional Appliance Repair (1.8 miles away, based in Harahan, 4.8 stars from 150 reviews).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Ice Machine Problems Worth a Call
- Blinking light or error code
- Ice tastes or smells off
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
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 River Ridge. Ice maker repair in River Ridge.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? 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)
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
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:
- 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?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for River Ridge, LA
Most ice machine calls in River Ridge 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 River Ridge 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?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: River Ridge, LA
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
Do you cover River Ridge and nearby towns?
Why is my undercounter ice maker not making ice?
Other Refrigeration Repair in River Ridge
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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 River Ridge faster.