An ice maker needs three things: water at enough pressure, a freezer cold enough to freeze it and a working mechanism to harvest the cubes. Most repairs fix one of those three. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Avondale and the Jefferson County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Ice Maker Repair Companies Near Avondale
Within 30 miles of Avondale there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Metairie (10), New Orleans (6), and Harahan (4). The farthest listed company is about 17 miles out. 21 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. The closest is Jefferson Appliance Repair, Inc., about 2.3 miles away. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 3.6 stars.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 20 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.3, 2.5, 2.6 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 22 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 46 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 18 |
At the top of the Avondale list: Solar Refrigeration & Appliance Service Inc (5.3 miles away, based in Metairie, 4.4 stars from 2,248 reviews); Broussard Appliance Service (7.9 miles away, based in Metairie, 4.7 stars from 2,305 reviews); A-Pro Appliance Repair (5.6 miles away, based in Metairie, 5.0 stars from 136 reviews, lists Saturday hours); CITY WIDE Appliance Repair (8.5 miles away, based in Gretna, 4.5 stars from 111 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
What Gets Fixed on a Avondale Ice Maker Call
If the freezer itself is running warm, fix that first; an ice maker will not harvest until its mold is cold enough. See freezer repair for Avondale. Freezer repair in Avondale.
Troubleshooting first? See whirlpool ice maker not working or frigidaire ice maker not working.
Ice Maker Safety Notes
Use copper or PEX tubing for the ice maker connection; polyethylene tubing and piercing-type or small saddle valves are not recommended because they restrict flow and clog more easily. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Before you give up on the ice maker in Avondale, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Avondale
Most ice maker calls in Avondale come down to the same handful of causes: water supply and pressure, a frozen fill tube, the water inlet valve, freezer temperature and the ice maker assembly itself.
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 Avondale
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Avondale, LA
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Write down the model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section and note whether the ice maker is in the door or the freezer. It saves a Avondale technician a trip for parts.