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. 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.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Meraux, LA
Within 30 miles of Meraux there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Meraux itself, and the rest are spread across Metairie (10), New Orleans (6), and Harahan (4). Distances run up to about 25 miles. 19 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. Nearest on the list: Meraux Appliance Repair., around 1.2 miles out. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 3.7 stars.
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| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 20 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 46 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 18 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.2, 2.1, 2.2 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 16 |
Closest matches for Meraux: Solar Refrigeration & Appliance Service Inc (14.7 miles away, based in Metairie, 4.4 stars from 2,248 reviews); CITY WIDE Appliance Repair (8.0 miles away, based in Gretna, 4.5 stars from 111 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Broussard Appliance Service (15.5 miles away, based in Metairie, 4.7 stars from 2,305 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (14.9 miles away, based in Metairie, 4.4 stars from 526 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice tastes or smells off
What Gets Fixed on a Meraux Ice Maker Call
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 Meraux.
Troubleshooting first? See frigidaire ice maker not working or whirlpool ice maker not working.
Ice Maker Safety Notes
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)
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:
- 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?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 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 deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Meraux
Most ice maker calls in Meraux 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 Meraux
- 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?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Meraux, 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 Meraux technician a trip for parts.