Door-mounted ice makers on French door refrigerators work differently from the classic ice maker in the freezer, and they freeze up for different reasons. Below are the companies within reach of Franklin, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Maker Repair Companies Near Franklin
40 repair companies serve Franklin from within 60 miles. The rest are spread across Lafayette (7), Baton Rouge (6), and Houma (4). Distances run up to about 51 miles. Of those, 13 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Sugar City Appliance is the nearest, roughly 13.9 miles from Franklin. Across 37 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Franklin is inside its regular service area.
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| Listed as refrigerator repair | 13 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 13.9, 19.1, 24.3 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 21 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 15 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 54 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 27 |
First up for Franklin: Handy Hands (19.1 miles away, based in New Iberia, 5.0 stars from 83 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Lafayette (41.2 miles away, based in Lafayette, 4.9 stars from 895 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sugar City Appliance (13.9 miles away, based in Jeanerette, 4.7 stars from 47 reviews); All Pro Appliance Services LLC (41.2 miles away, based in Lafayette, 4.8 stars from 37 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Franklin
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice tastes or smells off
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
An ice maker is only as good as the freezer around it. When food is soft too, the repair is a freezer repair. Freezer repair in Franklin.
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Before You Work Near the Water Line
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)
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?
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
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.
What Franklin Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Franklin 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 Franklin
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Franklin, LA
Why is my ice maker frozen over?
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How much does ice maker repair cost in Franklin?
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Before you call a Franklin technician, make sure the ice maker is switched on, the bin is seated and the freezer is at 0 degrees or colder. Then check whether the water dispenser still works, which tells you water is reaching the refrigerator.