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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving New Roads and the Pointe Coupee County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Local Ice Maker Repair in New Roads, LA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of New Roads. Other nearby bases include Baton Rouge (10), Lafayette (7), and Denham Springs (4). Nearest on the list: THE APPLIANCE REPAIR TEAM LLC, around 22.9 miles out. Of those, 12 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. The 38 rated companies in range average 4.1 stars. New Roads is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 12 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 22.9, 24.5, 27.3 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 49 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 23 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 16 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 21 |
Closest matches for New Roads: Sears Appliance Repair (27.3 miles away, based in Baton Rouge, 4.5 stars from 318 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Lafayette (52.3 miles away, based in Lafayette, 4.9 stars from 895 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (30.2 miles away, based in Baton Rouge, 4.5 stars from 175 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Cajun Cold Refrigeration, Inc (47.1 miles away, based in Lafayette, 5.0 stars from 9 reviews).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Signs Your Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
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 New Roads.
Troubleshooting first? See ge ice maker not working or whirlpool ice maker not working.
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)
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 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?
- 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?
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.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for New Roads, LA
Most ice maker calls in New Roads 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 New Roads Repair Technician
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: New Roads, LA
How long does a new ice maker take to make ice?
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Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in New Roads
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Before you call a New Roads 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.