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 New Britain 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.
Who Works on Frigidaire Ice Makers Near New Britain
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of New Britain. 4 list an address in New Britain, and other nearby bases include Hartford (8), Meriden (8), and Glastonbury (5). Nearest on the list: A Plus Appliance Repair New Britain, around 0.5 miles out. None of the repair companies near New Britain name Frigidaire in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 25 businesses.
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| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 0.6, 0.8 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 6 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 6 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 42 |
At the top of the New Britain list: Sears Appliance Repair (3.7 miles away, based in West Hartford, 4.5 stars from 166 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair UTSP LLC (9.8 miles away, based in Glastonbury, 5.0 stars from 135 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.7 miles away, based in Meriden, 4.6 stars from 156 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.1 miles away, based in Newington, 4.5 stars from 118 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Frigidaire Ice and Freezer Designs
Frigidaire ice makers come in several designs, including in-freezer ice maker and dual ice maker, and each one fails in its own way. On the freezer side, Frigidaire sells convertible chest freezer (freezer or refrigerator mode), chest freezer, French door refrigerator, and side-by-side refrigerator.
Know Your Frigidaire Ice Maker
How Frigidaire Ice Makers and Freezers Work
Air left in a newly connected water line can cause two or three empty ice cycles, and running the ice maker with no water supply can make the fill valve chatter loudly. Source: Frigidaire - My refrigerator was just installed and the ice maker is not working, how do I fix it?
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
What Frigidaire Says to Check First
- Frost buildup in freezer. Make sure the door shuts completely, the gasket seals and the ice chute flap closes, and that vents aren't blocked. Source: Frigidaire - Refrigerators / Freezer - Frost Build Up
- 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
What Frigidaire Ice and Freezer Codes Mean
| 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 |
Signs Your Frigidaire Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- 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 a Freezer Technician Checks
Not sure it is a Frigidaire problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in New Britain and freezer repair in New Britain.
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?
- 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.
Frigidaire Repair Cost Ranges
A Frigidaire ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
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.
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
- When the water filter was last changed
Around New Britain
Most ice maker calls in New Britain 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.
Connecticut's Department of Consumer Protection does not list a separate appliance repair license; work on gas piping, approved gas appliances and refrigeration systems falls under its heating, piping and cooling license categories. Source: Heating Piping and Cooling License Types and Scope of Work (CT Department of Consumer Protection)
In Connecticut, you can check a license with the CT Department of Consumer Protection: Verify a License or report a problem to the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection.
Hiring a Repair Company in New Britain
- 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?
- How often do you repair Frigidaire ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
Frigidaire Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: New Britain, CT
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
How do I find a technician who knows Frigidaire ice makers?
Do you repair Frigidaire standalone freezers too?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Related Repair Pages for New Britain
Frigidaire Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near New Britain
Also Serving Towns Around New Britain
Frigidaire ice maker and freezer repair for Kensington is handled by the same companies listed for New Britain. Each town also has its own freezer repair page with the nearest companies:
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a New Britain technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Frigidaire ice maker itself.