Frigidaire owners in Pelham usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. Below are independent repair companies serving Pelham, 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, Pelham AL
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Pelham. 4 list an address in Pelham, and other nearby bases include Birmingham (22), Bessemer (6), and Hoover (2). Distances run up to about 16 miles. The closest is Prime Appliance Care Solutions, about 2.8 miles away. No company within 90 miles of Pelham mentions Frigidaire by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The 23 rated companies in range average 4.3 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.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 21 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 5 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.8, 3.1, 3.3 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 4 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 54 |
At the top of the Pelham list: Lewie's Appliance Sales & Service (15.1 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.9 stars from 2,563 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Mechanic LLC (8.1 miles away, based in Birmingham, 5.0 stars from 1,097 reviews); S & S Appliance Parts & Service LLC (8.9 miles away, based in Bessemer, 3.6 stars from 1,492 reviews); OTM Appliance Repair (5.9 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.8 stars from 457 reviews).
Know Your Frigidaire Ice Maker
What a Frigidaire Technician Deals With
Air left in a newly connected water line can cause two or three empty ice cycles, and running the ice maker with no water supply can make the fill valve chatter loudly. Source: Frigidaire - My refrigerator was just installed and the ice maker is not working, how do I fix it?
Frigidaire's convertible chest freezers are manual defrost and drain through drain plugs, and the manual lists an E2 display code as a temperature sensor failure that needs service. Source: Frigidaire - Chest Freezer Use & Care Guide (A31283301en-US)
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 leaking. Pull the unit out and check the water connections and valve at the back for moisture, then make sure the water filter is seated and not cracked. Source: Frigidaire - Refrigerator Water Leaks
What Frigidaire Ice and Freezer Codes Mean
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| E2 | On a convertible chest freezer, a temperature sensor failure that needs a service technician. Source: Frigidaire - Chest Freezer Use & Care Guide (A31283301en-US) |
Frigidaire Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
What a Freezer Technician Checks
Not sure it is a Frigidaire problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Pelham and freezer repair in Pelham.
Owner Care for Frigidaire Ice Makers
- 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)
- Frigidaire's factory settings are 37°F for the fresh food section and 0°F for the freezer, with an acceptable freezer range of about -6°F to 6°F. Source: Frigidaire - Freezer - Not Freezing or Not Cooling
Brand guides: Frigidaire Ice Maker Not Working: What to Check.
Budgeting for a Frigidaire Ice Maker Repair
Price the repair before replacing a Frigidaire refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- 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?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Any light, code or message on the display
- When the water filter was last changed
- Whether the water dispenser still works
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Pelham, AL
Most ice maker calls in Pelham 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Pelham
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Frigidaire Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Pelham, AL
Can the same technician fix my Frigidaire chest or upright freezer?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Do you work for Frigidaire?
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Pelham technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Frigidaire ice maker itself.