Frigidaire owners in Palos Verdes Estates usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. Below are independent repair companies serving Palos Verdes Estates, with those that mention Frigidaire first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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.
Frigidaire Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Palos Verdes Estates
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Palos Verdes Estates. 1 of them are based in Palos Verdes Estates itself, and the rest are spread across Torrance (14), Redondo Beach (5), and Rancho Palos Verdes (3). None of the repair companies near Palos Verdes Estates name Frigidaire in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. The closest is A+ Appliance Repair Services, about 1.0 miles away. The 35 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Palos Verdes Estates. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 43 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 10 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 18 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.0, 1.1, 2.1 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
First up for Palos Verdes Estates: Fix It Fast Appliance Repair, LLC (3.2 miles away, based in Rolling Hills Estates, 4.7 stars from 176 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Walk-in cooler repair 1 (3.9 miles away, based in Torrance, 5.0 stars from 30 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.7 miles away, based in Carson, 4.6 stars from 279 reviews, lists Saturday hours); The Haus Appliances (7.0 miles away, based in Torrance, 4.7 stars from 202 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Frigidaire Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
Frigidaire ice makers come in several designs, including dual ice maker and in-freezer ice maker, and each one fails in its own way. On the freezer side, Frigidaire sells convertible chest freezer (freezer or refrigerator mode), top-freezer refrigerator, upright freezer, and chest freezer.
Frigidaire Lines Technicians Work On
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)
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 not freezing. Allow 24 hours to stabilize after install or an outage, confirm power and settings near 0°F, test the door seal with a dollar bill and remove items blocking the vents. Source: Frigidaire - Freezer - Not Freezing or Not Cooling
- 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 |
| 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 |
Frigidaire Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
What Gets Fixed on a Palos Verdes Estates Freezer Call
Not sure it is a Frigidaire problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Palos Verdes Estates and freezer repair in Palos Verdes Estates.
Keeping a Frigidaire Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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
- 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.
What Frigidaire Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing a Frigidaire refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit 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.
What to Have Ready for a Frigidaire Call
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- Any light, code or message on the display
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Palos Verdes Estates, CA
Most ice maker calls in Palos Verdes Estates 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 Palos Verdes Estates
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- How often do you repair Frigidaire ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Frigidaire Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Palos Verdes Estates, CA
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
How do I find a technician who knows Frigidaire ice makers?
Do you repair Frigidaire standalone freezers too?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Palos Verdes Estates
Frigidaire Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Palos Verdes Estates
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Palos Verdes Estates technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Frigidaire ice maker itself.