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 Altoona list starts with companies that name Frigidaire, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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Who Works on Frigidaire Ice Makers Near Altoona
Within 30 miles of Altoona there are 28 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Des Moines (11), Urbandale (5), and Ankeny (2). No company within 90 miles of Altoona mentions Frigidaire by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Pembroke Appliance Repair Solutions is the nearest, roughly 4.1 miles from Altoona. Across 26 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 4.1, 4.2, 5.3 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 5 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 6 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 22 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 5 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 28 |
Closest matches for Altoona: Sears Appliance Repair (5.3 miles away, based in Des Moines, 4.4 stars from 117 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Metro Appliance Repair (5.6 miles away, based in Des Moines, 4.7 stars from 613 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (11.5 miles away, based in Des Moines, 4.2 stars from 62 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Greens Appliance, Heating & Cooling (15.3 miles away, based in Grimes, 4.9 stars from 4,448 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Frigidaire Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
Know which Frigidaire ice maker you have before you call: Frigidaire sells dual ice maker and in-freezer ice maker. On the freezer side, Frigidaire sells French door refrigerator, top-freezer refrigerator, chest freezer, and side-by-side refrigerator.
Frigidaire Ice and Freezer Features
What a Frigidaire Technician Deals With
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
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
- 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?
Reading a Frigidaire Error Code
| 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 |
| 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 |
Frigidaire Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
- An error code or temperature alarm
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Altoona
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Altoona and freezer repair in Altoona.
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?
- 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.
Frigidaire Repair Cost Ranges
Most Frigidaire ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- 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
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Altoona, IA
Most ice maker calls in Altoona 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.
Iowa does not issue a general appliance repair technician license; the Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board licenses plumbing, HVAC, refrigeration and hydronic work, and state law carves out a special restricted license only for utility employees who repair appliances. Source: Iowa Code Chapter 105, Plumbers, Mechanical Professionals, and Contractors
In Iowa, you can check a license with the Iowa DIAL Find a Record or License (Plumbing & Mechanical Systems Board public search) or report a problem to the Iowa Attorney General Consumer Protection Division.
Questions to Ask a Altoona Repair Technician
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Frigidaire Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Altoona, IA
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Do you repair Frigidaire standalone freezers too?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Altoona
Frigidaire Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Altoona
Also Serving Towns Around Altoona
Frigidaire ice maker and freezer repair for Bondurant is handled by the same companies listed for Altoona. 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 Altoona technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Frigidaire ice maker itself.