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 Lacombe, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Lacombe
Within 30 miles of Lacombe there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Lacombe, and the rest are spread across Metairie (9), Slidell (7), and New Orleans (6). Distances run up to about 29 miles. Of those, 17 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. Lacombe Appliance Repair. is the nearest, roughly 0.9 miles from Lacombe. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.0 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lacombe. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 21 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 18 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 7.6, 7.7 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 18 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 18 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 47 |
The leading options for Lacombe are 1st Call Appliance Tech (7.6 miles away, based in Mandeville, 4.8 stars from 50 reviews); Solar Refrigeration & Appliance Service Inc (26.9 miles away, based in Metairie, 4.4 stars from 2,248 reviews); Broussard Appliance Service (24.5 miles away, based in Metairie, 4.7 stars from 2,305 reviews); Lacombe Appliance Repair. (0.9 miles away, 3.7 stars from 3 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
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 Lacombe.
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Water Lines and Leaks
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)
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)
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?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 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
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Lacombe, LA
Most ice maker calls in Lacombe 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Lacombe
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Lacombe, LA
Why is my ice maker leaking?
Why is there ice built up around my ice maker?
How much does ice maker repair cost in Lacombe?
Why is my new ice maker not making ice yet?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Lacombe
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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 Lacombe technician a trip for parts.