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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Terrytown and the Jefferson County area, with companies that mention ice machines or refrigeration work shown first.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Terrytown, LA
40 repair companies serve Terrytown from within 30 miles. 1 list an address in Terrytown, and the rest are spread across Metairie (10), New Orleans (6), and Harahan (4). The 35 rated companies in range average 3.6 stars. The closest is Terrytown Appliance Repair, about 0.5 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.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 18 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 20 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 22 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 2.1, 4.1 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 46 |
First up for Terrytown: Broussard Appliance Service (11.1 miles away, based in Metairie, 4.7 stars from 2,305 reviews); Professional Appliance Repair (4.1 miles away, based in New Orleans, 4.7 stars from 232 reviews); A-Pro Appliance Repair (13.3 miles away, based in Metairie, 5.0 stars from 136 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Jefferson Appliance Repair, Inc. (11.1 miles away, based in Harahan, 4.7 stars from 126 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Ice tastes or smells off
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
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 Terrytown is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Terrytown.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
Water, Drains and Power
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)
Standard refrigerators should not be installed where temperatures drop below about 60°F or exceed 110°F; cold thickens compressor oil and heat can break it down and damage the sealed system. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Installation Location and Temperature
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:
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 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?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 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?
- Service call: $45–$150 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 Terrytown
Most ice machine calls in Terrytown 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 Terrytown
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Terrytown, LA
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
Do you cover Terrytown and nearby towns?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
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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 Terrytown technician a trip for parts.