Most Frigidaire ice maker and freezer repairs in Capitola involve the same few systems: water supply and the inlet valve, the ice maker assembly, fans, the defrost system and the controls. The Capitola list starts with companies that name Frigidaire, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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, Capitola CA
Within 30 miles of Capitola there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 3 of them are based in Capitola itself, and other nearby bases include Los Gatos (9), Santa Cruz (8), and Watsonville (4). Distances run up to about 19 miles. Appliance Repair Technologies Capitola is the nearest, roughly 0.1 miles from Capitola. No company within 90 miles of Capitola mentions Frigidaire by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Rated companies nearby average 4.9 stars across 28 businesses.
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 | 17 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 44 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.1, 0.1, 0.5 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
At the top of the Capitola list: Lighthouse Appliance Repair (2.8 miles away, based in Santa Cruz, 5.0 stars from 131 reviews); Santa Cruz Appliance Repair (4.2 miles away, based in Santa Cruz, 4.8 stars from 195 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Joy Appliance Repair (18.7 miles away, based in San Jose, 4.9 stars from 69 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ExpressApplianceandHVACRepair (19.1 miles away, based in Los Gatos, 5.0 stars from 209 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Frigidaire Ice Maker Do You Have?
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, French door refrigerator, side-by-side refrigerator, and chest freezer.
Know Your Frigidaire Ice Maker
What a Frigidaire Technician Deals With
Frigidaire refrigerators run a defrost cycle where a defrost heater melts frost off the evaporator and the water drips to a drain pan. Source: Frigidaire - Refrigerators Noise Guide
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?
What Frigidaire Says to Check First
- 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?
- Freezer too cold. Turn the freezer control to a warmer setting, keep food from touching the vents and give it 24 hours to settle. Source: Frigidaire - Freezer Too Cold
What Frigidaire Ice and Freezer Codes Mean
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| PF | Power failure alert after an outage or surge. 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
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Capitola
Not sure it is a Frigidaire problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Capitola and freezer repair in Capitola.
Care Frigidaire Recommends
- 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)
- Change the water filter about every six months, then prime and purge the water system after installing a new one. Source: Frigidaire - Refrigerators - No Water
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:
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What to Have Ready for a Frigidaire Call
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- Any light, code or message on the display
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
Around Capitola
Most ice maker calls in Capitola 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.
California requires businesses that repair major home appliances such as refrigerators, ranges, dishwashers, washers and dryers for pay to register with the Bureau of Household Goods and Services as Major Home Appliance Service Dealers, including out-of-state providers serving California customers. Source: Application for Registration (Electronic and Appliance Repair Dealers) - Bureau of Household Goods and Services
In California, you can check a license with the CSLB Check a License or report a problem to the California Attorney General, Public Inquiry Unit (consumer complaint against a business).
Hiring a Repair Company in Capitola
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
Frigidaire Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Capitola, CA
Is my Frigidaire ice maker worth repairing?
Do you work for Frigidaire?
Do you repair Frigidaire standalone freezers too?
What causes heavy frost buildup?
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Frigidaire Ice Maker & Freezer Repair in Nearby Cities
Also Serving Towns Around Capitola
Live outside Capitola? The same Frigidaire ice maker and freezer repair technicians serve Pleasure Point and Rio del Mar. See each town's own freezer repair listings below.
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.