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 Chalmette and the St. Bernard County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Chalmette, LA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Chalmette. 2 of them are based in Chalmette itself, and other nearby bases include Metairie (10), New Orleans (6), and Harahan (4). Nearest on the list: Quality Cares LLC - Professional Quality Appliances Repair & Washer Repair Service in Chalmette LA, around 0.3 miles out. Of those, 19 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 3.7 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.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 50 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 23 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 19 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 20 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 1.1, 2.0 |
The leading options for Chalmette are Solar Refrigeration & Appliance Service Inc (11.7 miles away, based in Metairie, 4.4 stars from 2,248 reviews); CITY WIDE Appliance Repair (5.3 miles away, based in Gretna, 4.5 stars from 111 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Broussard Appliance Service (12.5 miles away, based in Metairie, 4.7 stars from 2,305 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (11.9 miles away, based in Metairie, 4.4 stars from 526 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
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 Chalmette. Freezer repair in Chalmette.
Troubleshooting first? See frigidaire ice maker not working or whirlpool ice maker not working.
Before You Work Near the Water Line
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 Maker Repair Cost Ranges
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 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?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Chalmette
Most ice maker calls in Chalmette 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Chalmette
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Chalmette, LA
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Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Chalmette
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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 Chalmette technician a trip for parts.