A Frigidaire ice maker shares its basic needs with every other ice maker, cold air, water and a working mechanism, but where it sits, how it is reset and the codes it shows are specific to the brand and model. The Carpinteria list starts with companies that name Frigidaire, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Frigidaire, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Frigidaire Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Carpinteria
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Carpinteria. The rest are spread across Santa Barbara (11), Oxnard (11), and Ventura (10). None of the repair companies near Carpinteria name Frigidaire in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Viking Appliance Network is the nearest, roughly 7.1 miles from Carpinteria. The 32 rated companies in range average 4.6 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.
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 6 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 7.1, 7.7, 7.8 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 7 |
| Mention freezers | 1 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 28 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 7 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 51 |
The leading options for Carpinteria are Superman Appliance Repair (11.1 miles away, based in Santa Barbara, 5.0 stars from 91 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Rodeo Appliance (7.8 miles away, based in Montecito, 5.0 stars from 8 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (17.4 miles away, based in Ventura, 4.7 stars from 255 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Yost Appliance (13.4 miles away, based in Santa Barbara, 4.5 stars from 76 reviews).
Frigidaire Ice and Freezer Features
What Makes Frigidaire Ice Maker Repairs Different
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)
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 Symptoms and First Checks
- 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
- 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 |
|---|---|
| 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
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Carpinteria
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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.
What Frigidaire Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing a Frigidaire refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer 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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- When the water filter was last changed
What Carpinteria Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Carpinteria 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).
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Carpinteria
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
Frigidaire Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Carpinteria, CA
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Frigidaire Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Carpinteria
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.