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 San Marcos 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, San Marcos CA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of San Marcos. 8 list an address in San Marcos, and the rest are spread across Escondido (15), Vista (10), and Carlsbad (4). Distances run up to about 8 miles. None of the repair companies near San Marcos name Frigidaire in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. The closest is Nick Glabets Appliance Repair, about 0.4 miles away. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from San Marcos. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 9 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 48 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 0.4, 0.7 |
At the top of the San Marcos list: Angelic Appliance Repair (6.4 miles away, based in Vista, 4.9 stars from 76 reviews); B & B Appliance (6.3 miles away, based in Escondido, 4.8 stars from 685 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Viking Professional Repair Center (7.7 miles away, based in Encinitas, 5.0 stars from 20 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A&L Escondido Appliance Men (5.9 miles away, based in Escondido, 4.5 stars from 8 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Frigidaire Ice and Freezer Features
What a Frigidaire Technician Deals With
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)
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
Frigidaire Symptoms and First Checks
- 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?
- Freezer alarm sounding. The buzzer means the inside has warmed past 20°F, so check that the freezer is level and the door closes and seals, and keep it shut while it recovers. Source: Frigidaire - What does the alarm or "buzzer sound" mean?
Frigidaire Ice Maker and Freezer Codes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
When to Call for Frigidaire Ice Maker Repair
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in San Marcos
Not sure it is a Frigidaire problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in San Marcos and freezer repair in San Marcos.
Keeping a Frigidaire Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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?
- 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)
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 inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour 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
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- Any light, code or message on the display
- Whether the water dispenser still works
What San Marcos Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in San Marcos 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 San Marcos Repair Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
Frigidaire Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: San Marcos, CA
Is my Frigidaire ice maker worth repairing?
Do you repair Frigidaire standalone freezers too?
How do I reset my ice maker?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in San Marcos, CA
Frigidaire Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near San Marcos
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a San Marcos technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Frigidaire ice maker itself.