When an ice maker in Slidell stops producing, the first question is whether water is reaching it, whether the freezer is cold enough and whether the ice maker is switched on. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Slidell and the St. Tammany County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Ice Maker Technicians Serving Slidell, LA
33 repair companies serve Slidell from within 30 miles. 7 of them are based in Slidell itself, and other nearby bases include New Orleans (5), Metairie (4), and Mandeville (3). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. Nearest on the list: St. Tammany Appliances Repair Services, Llc, around 0.6 miles out. Of those, 12 mention ice maker or refrigerator work by name. The 30 rated companies in range average 4.1 stars.
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.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 33 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.6, 0.8, 0.9 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 11 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 12 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 13 |
At the top of the Slidell list: 1st Call Appliance Tech (16.5 miles away, based in Mandeville, 4.8 stars from 50 reviews); Cox Appliance Repair LLC (20.9 miles away, based in Bay St Louis, 4.7 stars from 49 reviews); Broussard Appliance Service (29.1 miles away, based in Metairie, 4.7 stars from 2,305 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (17.2 miles away, based in Picayune, 4.5 stars from 181 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice tastes or smells off
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Slidell
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 Slidell.
Troubleshooting first? See ge ice maker not working or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Ice Maker Safety Notes
Connect a refrigerator ice maker through a quarter-turn shut-off valve on a household cold-water supply line of at least 1/2 inch. 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
Fix or Replace the Ice Maker?
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 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?
- 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?
- 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.
Local Notes for Slidell
Most ice maker calls in Slidell 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 Slidell Repair Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Slidell, LA
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Why is there ice built up around my ice maker?
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Ice Maker and Freezer Repair by Brand in Slidell
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A note on when the ice stopped, whether the water dispenser works and the model number in hand make any ice maker repair in Slidell faster and cheaper.