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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Ponchatoula and the Tangipahoa County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Ponchatoula
Our data shows 22 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Ponchatoula. The rest are spread across Hammond (3), Mandeville (3), and St Amant (3). Distances run up to about 30 miles. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 3.1 miles from Ponchatoula. 6 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 3.9 stars across 21 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Ponchatoula. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 22 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 10 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 5 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.1, 4.6, 8.4 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 6 |
At the top of the Ponchatoula list: Sears Appliance Repair (3.1 miles away, based in Hammond, 4.4 stars from 145 reviews, lists Saturday hours); 1st Call Appliance Tech (24.3 miles away, based in Mandeville, 4.8 stars from 50 reviews); Acadian Appliance Service (28.7 miles away, based in St Amant, 4.6 stars from 88 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (21.6 miles away, based in Mandeville, 4.3 stars from 202 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Makers Stop Making Ice
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Ponchatoula
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 Ponchatoula. Freezer repair in Ponchatoula.
Troubleshooting first? See lg ice maker not working or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Ice Maker Safety Notes
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. 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
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Ponchatoula
Before you give up on the ice maker in Ponchatoula, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- 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 dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- 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?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Ponchatoula, LA
Most ice maker calls in Ponchatoula 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 Ponchatoula Repair Technician
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Ponchatoula, 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 Ponchatoula technician a trip for parts.