Most Frigidaire ice maker and freezer repairs in Tuscaloosa involve the same few systems: water supply and the inlet valve, the ice maker assembly, fans, the defrost system and the controls. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Frigidaire and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Frigidaire, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Independent Frigidaire Ice Maker Technicians, Tuscaloosa AL
Within 60 miles of Tuscaloosa there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 4 of them are based in Tuscaloosa itself, and the rest are spread across Birmingham (12), Bessemer (6), and Pelham (4). The farthest listed company is about 46 miles out. None of the repair companies near Tuscaloosa 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: appliance repair in Tuscaloosa, around 2.7 miles out. The 26 rated companies in range average 4.1 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Tuscaloosa is inside its regular service area.
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.
| Listing Saturday hours | 25 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.7, 2.8, 2.9 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 7 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 60 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 8 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
First up for Tuscaloosa: Sears Appliance Repair (2.8 miles away, 4.4 stars from 172 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.1 miles away, 4.4 stars from 69 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Jones washer & dryer repair (5.6 miles away, 4.8 stars from 26 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sekano Appliance Repair. (34.7 miles away, based in Bessemer, 5.0 stars from 2 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Frigidaire Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
Frigidaire ice makers come in several designs, including in-freezer ice maker and dual ice maker, and each one fails in its own way. Freezer styles include upright freezer, convertible chest freezer (freezer or refrigerator mode), top-freezer refrigerator, and chest freezer.
Frigidaire Lines Technicians Work On
How Frigidaire Ice Makers and Freezers Work
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)
What Frigidaire Says to Check First
- 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 making too little ice. Frigidaire says a typical ice maker makes about 2 to 3 pounds a day, so check for a freezer set too warm, an old filter or a kinked supply line. Source: Frigidaire - What should I do if my ice maker is not making enough ice in my refrigerator?
Reading a Frigidaire Error Code
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| PF | Power failure alert after an outage or surge. 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
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Tuscaloosa
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Care Frigidaire Recommends
- 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?
- 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)
Brand guides: Frigidaire Ice Maker Not Working: What to Check.
What Frigidaire Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
A Frigidaire ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 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 filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour 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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- When the water filter was last changed
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
Around Tuscaloosa
Most ice maker calls in Tuscaloosa 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.
Before You Book in Tuscaloosa
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
Frigidaire Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Tuscaloosa, AL
Do you repair Frigidaire standalone freezers too?
Is my Frigidaire ice maker worth repairing?
Which Tuscaloosa technicians work on Frigidaire?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
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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.