When an ice maker in Lake Charles stops producing, the first question is whether water is reaching it, whether the freezer is cold enough and whether the ice maker is switched on. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention ice makers and refrigerators at the top.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Lake Charles
We found 29 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Lake Charles. 7 list an address in Lake Charles, and the rest are spread across Beaumont (7), Orange (2), and DeRidder (2). The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 1.0 miles away. 11 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 26 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Lake Charles is inside its regular service area.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 21 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 29 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.0, 1.2, 2.0 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 11 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
Closest matches for Lake Charles: Sears Appliance Repair (1.0 miles away, 4.6 stars from 113 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Westlake Refrigeration & Appliance Services (5.3 miles away, based in Westlake, 4.2 stars from 5 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (1.2 miles away, 4.4 stars from 61 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (32.9 miles away, based in Jennings, 4.3 stars from 32 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Lake Charles
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice tastes or smells off
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Lake Charles
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 Lake Charles. Freezer repair in Lake Charles.
Troubleshooting first? See lg ice maker not working or samsung ice maker not working.
Water Lines and Leaks
Connect a refrigerator ice maker through a quarter-turn shut-off valve on a household cold-water supply line of at least 1/2 inch. 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:
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 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?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit 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 Lake Charles
Most ice maker calls in Lake Charles 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.
Questions to Ask a Lake Charles Repair Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Lake Charles, LA
Why is there ice built up around my ice maker?
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Before you call a Lake Charles 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.