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. The Prien list below starts with companies that show ice maker or refrigerator work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Ice Maker Repair Companies Near Prien
Our data shows 29 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Prien. Other nearby bases include Lake Charles (7), Beaumont (7), and Orange (2). The farthest listed company is about 57 miles out. 11 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. The closest is R C Appliance Repair, about 0.7 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 26 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Prien is inside its regular service area.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 21 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 0.8, 2.7 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 11 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 29 |
First up for Prien: Sears Appliance Repair (3.4 miles away, based in Lake Charles, 4.6 stars from 113 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Westlake Refrigeration & Appliance Services (7.5 miles away, based in Westlake, 4.2 stars from 5 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (3.0 miles away, based in Lake Charles, 4.4 stars from 61 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Beaumont (52.6 miles away, based in Beaumont, 4.9 stars from 343 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
What Gets Fixed on a Prien Ice Maker Call
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Before You Work Near the Water Line
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)
Standard refrigerators should not be installed where temperatures drop below about 60°F or exceed 110°F; cold thickens compressor oil and heat can break it down and damage the sealed system. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Installation Location and Temperature
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Prien Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Prien 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 Prien
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Prien, LA
Why is my ice maker frozen over?
Why is there water under my refrigerator?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Brand-Specific Ice Maker and Freezer Repair, Prien
Ice Maker Repair Near Prien
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 Prien technician a trip for parts.