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. The Zachary list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving Zachary, LA
Within 30 miles of Zachary there are 17 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Baton Rouge (10), Denham Springs (4), and Greenwell Springs (1). Distances run up to about 26 miles. The closest is THE APPLIANCE REPAIR TEAM LLC, about 12.3 miles away. Across 16 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 stars.
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.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 6 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 11 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 3 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 12.3, 13.2, 15.1 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 17 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 4 |
At the top of the Zachary list: THE APPLIANCE REPAIR TEAM LLC (12.3 miles away, based in Baton Rouge, 4.9 stars from 216 reviews); Hittman Services (26.5 miles away, based in Prairieville, 4.6 stars from 273 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (15.1 miles away, based in Baton Rouge, 4.5 stars from 318 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (19.4 miles away, based in Baton Rouge, 4.5 stars from 175 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
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Blinking light or error code
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
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 Zachary. Ice maker repair in Zachary.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? 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)
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in Zachary, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 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?
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.
Local Notes for Zachary
Most ice machine calls in Zachary 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Zachary
- Will you clean and descale the machine as part of the visit, and what cleaner do you use?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Zachary, LA
How often should an ice machine be cleaned?
Is a countertop ice maker worth repairing?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
Which areas near Zachary do these technicians cover?
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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 Zachary technician a trip for parts.