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. Below are the companies within reach of DeRidder, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near DeRidder
24 repair companies serve DeRidder from within 60 miles. 2 of them are based in DeRidder itself, and the rest are spread across Lake Charles (7), Alexandria (4), and Jasper (3). The farthest listed company is about 59 miles out. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 1.7 miles away. 11 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. The 22 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether DeRidder is inside its regular service area.
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) | 5 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 8 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.7, 7.4, 21.1 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 11 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 18 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 24 |
First up for DeRidder: Sears Appliance Repair (1.7 miles away, 3.9 stars from 36 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (21.1 miles away, based in Leesville, 4.6 stars from 54 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (44.8 miles away, based in Lake Charles, 4.6 stars from 113 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (43.3 miles away, based in Jasper, 4.6 stars from 103 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
What Gets Fixed on a DeRidder 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 DeRidder. Freezer repair in DeRidder.
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Ice Maker Safety Notes
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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Before you give up on the ice maker in DeRidder, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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.
Local Notes for DeRidder
Most ice maker calls in DeRidder 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 DeRidder
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: DeRidder, 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 DeRidder technician a trip for parts.