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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Ruston and the Lincoln County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Ruston, LA
Our data shows 19 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Ruston. 2 list an address in Ruston, and the rest are spread across Bastrop (4), West Monroe (3), and Monroe (2). Distances run up to about 60 miles. The closest is Northeast Appliance Repair LLC, about 0.7 miles away. 9 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. The 18 rated companies in range average 4.1 stars. Ruston is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 19 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major refrigerator brand | 1 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 6 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 8.2, 21.9 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 12 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 9 |
First up for Ruston: Northeast Appliance Repair LLC (0.7 miles away, 4.8 stars from 187 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (33.9 miles away, based in Monroe, 4.8 stars from 41 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Northeast Appliance Repair LLC (29.5 miles away, based in West Monroe, 4.8 stars from 408 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (48.3 miles away, based in El Dorado, 5.0 stars from 14 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Ruston
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? See whirlpool ice maker not working or lg ice maker not working.
Water Lines and Leaks
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)
Plug the refrigerator or freezer into a grounded three-prong outlet; do not remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Ruston
Before you give up on the ice maker in Ruston, price the repair. Published ranges for common jobs:
- 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?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
Around Ruston
Most ice maker calls in Ruston 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Ruston
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Ruston, LA
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Before you call a Ruston 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.