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. The Oakdale list below starts with companies that show ice maker or refrigerator work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Oakdale, LA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Oakdale. Other nearby bases include Lafayette (7), Lake Charles (7), and Alexandria (4). The farthest listed company is about 60 miles out. 17 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. The closest is City Refrigeration & Ice Co, about 24.3 miles away. Across 38 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars. Oakdale is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 24.3, 26.4, 29.6 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 23 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 17 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 14 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 40 |
Closest matches for Oakdale: Mr. Appliance of Lafayette (58.3 miles away, based in Lafayette, 4.9 stars from 895 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (26.4 miles away, based in Eunice, 4.9 stars from 27 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (40.3 miles away, based in Jennings, 4.3 stars from 32 reviews, lists Saturday hours); City Refrigeration & Ice Co (24.3 miles away, based in Ville Platte, 4.6 stars from 8 reviews).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
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 Oakdale.
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Before You Work Near the Water Line
After connecting the line, turn the water supply on and check every connection for leaks, and run tubing only where it will stay above freezing. 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)
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Oakdale
Before you give up on the ice maker in Oakdale, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 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?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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.
What Oakdale Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Oakdale 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 Oakdale
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Oakdale, LA
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Why is my new ice maker not making ice yet?
Why is there water under my refrigerator?
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Before you call a Oakdale 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.