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. The Ruston list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Ruston
19 repair companies serve Ruston from within 60 miles. 2 of them are based in Ruston itself, and the rest are spread across Bastrop (4), West Monroe (3), and Monroe (2). Across 18 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 stars. The closest is Northeast Appliance Repair LLC, about 0.7 miles away. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Ruston is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Ruston. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Companies within 60 miles | 19 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 6 |
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 12 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 9 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 8.2, 21.9 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
At the top of the Ruston list: Northeast Appliance Repair LLC (0.7 miles away, 4.8 stars from 187 reviews); Northeast Appliance Repair LLC (29.5 miles away, based in West Monroe, 4.8 stars from 408 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (27.1 miles away, based in West Monroe, 4.2 stars from 34 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Plunkett Cooling & Heating LLC (21.9 miles away, based in Jonesboro, 4.8 stars from 149 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
- Blinking light or error code
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
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 Ruston. Ice maker repair in Ruston.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
After connecting the line, turn the water supply on and check every connection for leaks, and run tubing only where it will stay above freezing. 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
Ice machine repairs range from a cleaning and descaling visit to a pump, a valve or a control. Published ranges:
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 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?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Ruston
Most ice machine calls in Ruston 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 Ruston
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Ruston, LA
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Which areas near Ruston do these technicians cover?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
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 Ruston faster.