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 Walker list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Machine Repair Companies Near Walker
27 repair companies serve Walker from within 30 miles. 1 list an address in Walker, and the rest are spread across Baton Rouge (10), Denham Springs (4), and St Amant (3). The farthest listed company is about 28 miles out. The 25 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars. Nearest on the list: In Home Appliance Repair of Baton Rouge, around 1.2 miles out.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Walker. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 8 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.2, 3.3, 4.8 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 9 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 15 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 6 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 27 |
At the top of the Walker list: Hittman Services (12.7 miles away, based in Prairieville, 4.6 stars from 273 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (17.7 miles away, based in Gonzales, 4.5 stars from 139 reviews, lists Saturday hours); THE APPLIANCE REPAIR TEAM LLC (17.3 miles away, based in Baton Rouge, 4.9 stars from 216 reviews); Ourso Appliance Repair (3.3 miles away, based in Denham Springs, 4.7 stars from 83 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
When to Call About an Undercounter Ice Maker
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Ice tastes or smells off
What an Ice Machine Technician Checks
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 Walker is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Walker.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or ice maker repair cost.
Water, Drains and Power
Connect a refrigerator ice maker through a quarter-turn shut-off valve on a household cold-water supply line of at least 1/2 inch. 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:
- Ice machine cleaning service: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Local Notes for Walker
Most ice machine calls in Walker 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 Walker
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Walker, LA
Are you affiliated with any ice machine brand?
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy 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 Walker faster.