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. The St. Gabriel 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 St. Gabriel
Within 30 miles of St. Gabriel there are 23 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Baton Rouge (10), Denham Springs (4), and St Amant (3). Distances run up to about 30 miles. Across 22 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 stars. The closest is Local Appliance Repair Solutions, about 4.6 miles away.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from St. Gabriel. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listing Saturday hours | 13 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 7 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 4.6, 9.4, 9.4 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 6 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 23 |
Closest matches for St. Gabriel: Sears Appliance Repair (11.5 miles away, based in Gonzales, 4.5 stars from 139 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hittman Services (9.4 miles away, based in Prairieville, 4.6 stars from 273 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (9.5 miles away, based in Baton Rouge, 4.5 stars from 175 reviews, lists Saturday hours); THE APPLIANCE REPAIR TEAM LLC (16.4 miles away, based in Baton Rouge, 4.9 stars from 216 reviews).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Cloudy, soft or thin ice
- Blinking light or error code
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in St. Gabriel
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 St. Gabriel is the better fit. Ice maker repair in St. Gabriel.
Related guides: ice maker repair cost or ice maker not working or not making ice.
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)
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)
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing an ice machine in St. Gabriel, 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?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice machine cleaning service: $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?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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 St. Gabriel, LA
Most ice machine calls in St. Gabriel 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 St. Gabriel Repair Technician
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- 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?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: St. Gabriel, LA
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
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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 St. Gabriel faster.