Ice makers are the most repaired part of a modern refrigerator, and the fault is often not the ice maker itself but the water or cold that feeds it. Below are the companies within reach of Metairie, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Maker Repair Companies Near Metairie
Within 30 miles of Metairie there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 10 of them are based in Metairie itself, and other nearby bases include New Orleans (6), Harahan (4), and Kenner (4). The farthest listed company is about 18 miles out. Nearest on the list: The Appliance Technician, around 0.4 miles out. 21 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. The 35 rated companies in range average 3.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Metairie. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 0.5, 1.5 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 25 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 23 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 51 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 21 |
Closest matches for Metairie: Solar Refrigeration & Appliance Service Inc (1.9 miles away, 4.4 stars from 2,248 reviews); Broussard Appliance Service (1.9 miles away, 4.7 stars from 2,305 reviews); A-Pro Appliance Repair (3.3 miles away, 5.0 stars from 136 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (1.5 miles away, 4.4 stars from 526 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
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 Metairie.
Troubleshooting first? See frigidaire ice maker not working or lg ice maker not working.
Water Lines and Leaks
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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)
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- 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?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Metairie
The parish has designated an Old Metairie Neighborhood Conservation District and a Metairie Ridge Tree Protection District, and work there needs a parish building permit, with most Old Metairie projects also reviewed by the Planning Department. Source: When Do I Need / Not Need a Permit - Jefferson Parish
Most ice maker calls in Metairie 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 Metairie
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Metairie, LA
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Ice Maker Repair Near Metairie
Before you call a Metairie 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.