Frigidaire owners in El Cerrito usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Frigidaire and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
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Frigidaire Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near El Cerrito
40 repair companies serve El Cerrito from within 30 miles. 4 of them are based in El Cerrito itself, and the rest are spread across Richmond (8), Berkeley (7), and Oakland (7). The closest is Home Appliance Services, about 0.3 miles away. No company within 90 miles of El Cerrito mentions Frigidaire by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Across 29 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.9 stars.
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| Listed as refrigerator repair | 4 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 0.5, 0.5 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 14 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 5 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
At the top of the El Cerrito list: Sears Appliance Repair (4.5 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.6 stars from 489 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Urban Appliance Repair LLC (6.4 miles away, based in Emeryville, 5.0 stars from 54 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fast Help Appliance Repair (3.9 miles away, based in Berkeley, 5.0 stars from 18 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Zuta Appliance Repair (3.9 miles away, based in Berkeley, 4.8 stars from 186 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 French door refrigerator, top-freezer refrigerator, side-by-side refrigerator, and upright freezer.
Frigidaire Lines Technicians Work On
What a Frigidaire Technician Deals With
On dispenser models the bin uses an auger that can freeze in place when ice melts and refreezes, and a rotated auger has to be realigned in 45-degree steps before the bin will seat. Source: Frigidaire - Refrigerators - No Ice
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
Common Frigidaire Ice Maker and Freezer Problems
- 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
- 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
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) |
| 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 |
| PF | Power failure alert after an outage or surge. Source: Frigidaire - Refrigerator Error Codes and Alarms Guide |
When to Call for Frigidaire Ice Maker Repair
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in El Cerrito
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in El Cerrito and freezer repair in El Cerrito.
Care Frigidaire Recommends
- 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
- 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.
Frigidaire Repair Cost Ranges
Most Frigidaire ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Deep freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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
- 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
Around El Cerrito
Most ice maker calls in El Cerrito 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 El Cerrito
- 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?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Frigidaire Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: El Cerrito, CA
How do I reset my ice maker?
Do you work for Frigidaire?
How do I find a technician who knows Frigidaire ice makers?
Can the same technician fix my Frigidaire chest or upright freezer?
Other Refrigeration Repair in El Cerrito
Frigidaire Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near El Cerrito
Also Serving Towns Around El Cerrito
The technicians listed for El Cerrito also cover smaller towns nearby, including Kensington. If you are in one of them, the companies above are your closest Frigidaire ice maker and freezer repair options, and our helpline covers you too.
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a El Cerrito technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Frigidaire ice maker itself.