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. Below are the companies within reach of Ville Platte, sorted by how closely they match ice maker work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Ice Maker Repair in Ville Platte, LA
Within 60 miles of Ville Platte there are 34 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Ville Platte itself, and the rest are spread across Lafayette (7), Alexandria (4), and Opelousas (3). The farthest listed company is about 55 miles out. 12 of them mention ice maker or refrigerator work in their listing or website. City Refrigeration & Ice Co is the nearest, roughly 0.2 miles from Ville Platte. Across 32 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Ville Platte is inside its regular service area.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 15.7, 16.6 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 34 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 10 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 12 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 19 |
The leading options for Ville Platte are Mr. Appliance of Lafayette (39.7 miles away, based in Lafayette, 4.9 stars from 895 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (15.7 miles away, based in Eunice, 4.9 stars from 27 reviews, lists Saturday hours); City Refrigeration & Ice Co (0.2 miles away, 4.6 stars from 8 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (16.6 miles away, based in Opelousas, 4.3 stars from 63 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Usually Goes Wrong With Ice Makers
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
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 Ville Platte. Freezer repair in Ville Platte.
Troubleshooting first? See ge ice maker not working or frigidaire ice maker not working.
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)
Garage-ready GE freezers are tested to perform in surrounding temperatures from 0°F to 110°F. Source: GE Appliances - Freezers
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
Before you give up on the ice maker in Ville Platte, 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 line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 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?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Ville Platte, LA
Most ice maker calls in Ville Platte 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 Ville Platte
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Ville Platte, LA
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Before you call a Ville Platte 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.