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 Valle Vista list starts with companies that name Frigidaire, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
Independent listings only: Freezer Repair Near Me is not affiliated with or endorsed by Frigidaire. If your appliance is still under manufacturer coverage, contact Frigidaire directly.
Independent Frigidaire Ice Maker Technicians, Valle Vista CA
40 repair companies serve Valle Vista from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Palm Springs (8), Murrieta (7), and Menifee (6). The farthest listed company is about 22 miles out. The closest is The Best Barbeque Service, about 4.2 miles away. No company within 90 miles of Valle Vista mentions Frigidaire by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The 31 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 4.2, 5.0, 5.1 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 44 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 17 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 15 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 15 |
The leading options for Valle Vista are Sears Appliance Repair (6.2 miles away, based in Hemet, 4.7 stars from 290 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (12.5 miles away, based in Banning, 4.8 stars from 176 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Urgent Repair Appliances & HVAC (16.8 miles away, based in Murrieta, 4.8 stars from 35 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (21.4 miles away, based in Temecula, 4.8 stars from 520 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Frigidaire Ice and Freezer Designs
Know which Frigidaire ice maker you have before you call: Frigidaire sells dual ice maker and in-freezer ice maker.
Frigidaire Ice and Freezer Features
How Frigidaire Ice Makers and Freezers Work
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)
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
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
- 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
Frigidaire Ice Maker and Freezer Codes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
What a Freezer Technician Checks
Not sure it is a Frigidaire problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Valle Vista and freezer repair in Valle Vista.
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
- 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
Brand guides: Frigidaire Ice Maker Not Working: What to Check.
What Frigidaire Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
Most Frigidaire ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it 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?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
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
- When the water filter was last changed
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
What Valle Vista Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Valle Vista 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 Valle Vista Repair Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- How often do you repair Frigidaire ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Frigidaire Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Valle Vista, CA
Do you work for Frigidaire?
Can the same technician fix my Frigidaire chest or upright freezer?
How do I find a technician who knows Frigidaire ice makers?
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Write down any code or light your Frigidaire display shows and when it appears. It helps a Valle Vista technician bring the right parts.