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. 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 Santa Cruz
40 repair companies serve Santa Cruz from within 30 miles. 8 of them are based in Santa Cruz itself, and the rest are spread across Los Gatos (11), Watsonville (4), and Capitola (3). Distances run up to about 20 miles. No company within 90 miles of Santa Cruz mentions Frigidaire by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Nearest on the list: Santa Cruz Appliance Repair, around 0.3 miles out. Across 27 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
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| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 7 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 0.4, 0.4 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 7 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
Closest matches for Santa Cruz: Lighthouse Appliance Repair (2.0 miles away, 5.0 stars from 131 reviews); Santa Cruz Appliance Repair (0.3 miles away, 4.8 stars from 195 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sub-zero and Wolf appliance services (20.0 miles away, based in Los Gatos, 4.4 stars from 21 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ExpressApplianceandHVACRepair (19.4 miles away, based in Los Gatos, 5.0 stars from 209 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Frigidaire Ice Maker Do You Have?
Know which Frigidaire ice maker you have before you call: Frigidaire sells in-freezer ice maker and dual ice maker. Freezer styles include top-freezer refrigerator, chest freezer, French door refrigerator, and side-by-side refrigerator.
Frigidaire Lines Technicians Work On
What a Frigidaire Technician Deals With
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 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
- 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
What Frigidaire Ice and Freezer Codes Mean
| 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) |
| PF | Power failure alert after an outage or surge. 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 |
When to Call for Frigidaire Ice Maker Repair
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice clumping in the bucket
What Gets Fixed on a Santa Cruz Ice Maker Call
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in Santa Cruz and freezer repair in Santa Cruz.
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)
- 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.
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:
- 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
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Any light, code or message on the display
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
Local Notes for Santa Cruz
Most ice maker calls in Santa Cruz 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).
Before You Book in Santa Cruz
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- How often do you repair Frigidaire ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Frigidaire Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Santa Cruz, CA
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Which Santa Cruz technicians work on Frigidaire?
Do you work for Frigidaire?
What causes heavy frost buildup?
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Frigidaire Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Santa Cruz
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.