If your Frigidaire ice maker has stopped making ice, the ice compartment has frozen over or the freezer is running warm, the technician you call should know the model line. Below are independent repair companies serving Decatur, with those that mention Frigidaire first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
Freezer Repair Near Me is independent and not affiliated with Frigidaire. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair Frigidaire ice makers and freezers along with other brands.
Independent Frigidaire Ice Maker Technicians, Decatur AL
Within 30 miles of Decatur there are 29 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Huntsville (14), Madison (5), and Athens (4). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. None of the repair companies near Decatur name Frigidaire in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Nearest on the list: Assured Appliance Repair Madison, around 14.8 miles out. Across 23 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Decatur. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 29 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 7 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 14.8, 14.9, 15.3 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 6 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 6 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 12 |
Closest matches for Decatur: Cullman Appliance & HVAC Repair LLC (28.2 miles away, based in Cullman, 5.0 stars from 1,843 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Huntsville (23.8 miles away, based in Huntsville, 4.8 stars from 1,723 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (16.1 miles away, based in Athens, 4.2 stars from 61 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (17.5 miles away, based in Moulton, 4.5 stars from 44 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Frigidaire Ice and Freezer Designs
Frigidaire ice makers come in several designs, including in-freezer ice maker and dual ice maker, and each one fails in its own way.
Frigidaire Lines Technicians Work On
What a Frigidaire Technician Deals With
An electric water valve opens to fill the ice maker, and a solenoid opens and closes the ice chute door during dispensing. Source: Frigidaire - Refrigerators Noise Guide
Frigidaire Symptoms and First Checks
- Frost buildup in freezer. Make sure the door shuts completely, the gasket seals and the ice chute flap closes, and that vents aren't blocked. Source: Frigidaire - Refrigerators / Freezer - Frost Build Up
- Ice maker not making ice. On a new install, confirm the ice maker is turned on and the water line is primed, and allow up to 24 hours after the unit cools before expecting ice. Source: Frigidaire - My refrigerator was just installed and the ice maker is not working, how do I fix it?
Reading a Frigidaire Error Code
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| E2 | On a convertible chest freezer, a temperature sensor failure that needs a service technician. Source: Frigidaire - Chest Freezer Use & Care Guide (A31283301en-US) |
| H / HI | High-temperature alarm: the freezer or fresh food section has been too warm for over an hour, often because a door was left open. Source: Frigidaire - Refrigerator Error Codes and Alarms Guide |
| DI SP / DISP | Ice is jammed in the dispenser chute; clear it, then empty, clean and dry the ice bin before putting it back. Source: Frigidaire - Refrigerator Error Codes and Alarms Guide |
Frigidaire Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- Compressor hums but will not start
What Gets Fixed on a Decatur Freezer Call
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Decatur and freezer repair in Decatur.
Keeping a Frigidaire Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- Defrost a manual-defrost chest freezer once frost reaches about 1/4 to 1/2 inch, unplugging it first and using a plastic scraper rather than metal tools. Source: Frigidaire - Chest Freezer Use & Care Guide (A31283301en-US)
- An ice maker that is shipped on but can't be connected to water should be turned off to stop the fill valve from chattering. Source: Frigidaire - My refrigerator was just installed and the ice maker is not working, how do I fix it?
Brand guides: Frigidaire Ice Maker Not Working: What to Check.
What Frigidaire Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing a Frigidaire refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
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.
What to Have Ready for a Frigidaire Call
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- Any light, code or message on the display
- When the water filter was last changed
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Decatur, AL
Most ice maker calls in Decatur 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.
Alabama does not issue a separate appliance repair license, and the state's heating, air conditioning and refrigeration contractor law expressly excludes work on household appliances, residential refrigerators and ice machines. Source: Code of Alabama 1975, Section 34-31-18 et seq. (Alabama Board of Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Contractors)
In Alabama, you can check a license with the Alabama Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board Individual Licensee Search or report a problem to the Alabama Attorney General's Office, Consumer Interest Division.
Hiring a Repair Company in Decatur
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- How often do you repair Frigidaire ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
Frigidaire Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Decatur, AL
Should I repair or replace my Frigidaire refrigerator?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Why is my Frigidaire refrigerator showing a code?
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Before you call, find the model and serial number on your Frigidaire refrigerator or freezer, usually on a label inside the fresh-food section or the freezer door frame. A technician who knows the model can often tell you on the phone what the first visit will involve.