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. Below are independent repair companies serving Desert Hot Springs, with those that mention Frigidaire first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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Frigidaire Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Desert Hot Springs
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Desert Hot Springs. 4 of them are based in Desert Hot Springs itself, and other nearby bases include Palm Springs (11), Palm Desert (11), and Cathedral City (5). No company within 90 miles of Desert Hot Springs mentions Frigidaire by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Wolf Top Choice Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 2.2 miles from Desert Hot Springs. The 30 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars.
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| Listed as refrigerator repair | 14 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 15 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 34 |
| Mention ice makers | 1 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.2, 2.3, 3.8 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 58 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
At the top of the Desert Hot Springs list: Precision Appliance Repair (7.6 miles away, based in Palm Springs, 4.8 stars from 190 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Multi Appliance Repair - Palm Springs, CA (11.5 miles away, based in Palm Springs, 4.6 stars from 326 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A To Z Appliance Repair (8.8 miles away, based in Palm Springs, 4.6 stars from 66 reviews); All-Valley Appliance (12.6 miles away, based in Thousand Palms, 4.2 stars from 81 reviews).
Frigidaire Ice and Freezer Features
What Makes Frigidaire Ice Maker Repairs Different
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?
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
What Frigidaire Says to Check First
- Ice dispenser not working. Check that the display lock is off, both doors are fully closed and the auger is not frozen, and remove the bin to clear any ice jammed between the ice maker and bin. Source: Frigidaire - Refrigerators - No Ice
- 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Signs Your Frigidaire Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Desert Hot Springs
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Desert Hot Springs and freezer repair in Desert Hot Springs.
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)
- 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.
Budgeting for a Frigidaire Ice Maker Repair
Most Frigidaire ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer 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.
What to Have Ready for a Frigidaire Call
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- Any light, code or message on the display
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
Around Desert Hot Springs
Most ice maker calls in Desert Hot Springs 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).
Questions to Ask a Desert Hot Springs Repair Technician
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- How often do you repair Frigidaire ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
Frigidaire Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Desert Hot Springs, CA
How do I reset my ice maker?
Should I repair or replace my Frigidaire refrigerator?
Is this Frigidaire customer service?
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Frigidaire Ice Maker & Freezer Repair in Nearby Cities
Also Serving Towns Around Desert Hot Springs
Frigidaire ice maker and freezer repair for Garnet is handled by the same companies listed for Desert Hot Springs. Each town also has its own freezer repair page with the nearest companies:
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.