Frigidaire owners in Ames usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. 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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Who Works on Frigidaire Ice Makers Near Ames
Our data shows 18 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Ames. 1 list an address in Ames, and other nearby bases include Des Moines (8), Urbandale (5), and Ankeny (2). None of the repair companies near Ames name Frigidaire in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. The closest is Ken's Appliance & Services LLC, about 0.5 miles away. Across 18 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Ames. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listing Saturday hours | 15 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 4 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 4 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 20.5, 22.5 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 4 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 18 |
First up for Ames: Ken's Appliance & Services LLC (0.5 miles away, 4.0 stars from 90 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (28.9 miles away, based in Des Moines, 4.4 stars from 117 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Greens Appliance, Heating & Cooling (26.4 miles away, based in Grimes, 4.9 stars from 4,448 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (27.5 miles away, based in Des Moines, 4.2 stars from 62 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Frigidaire Ice and Freezer Features
What Makes Frigidaire Ice Maker Repairs Different
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
What Frigidaire Says to Check First
- Ice maker not making ice. On a new install, confirm the ice maker is turned on and the water line is primed, and allow up to 24 hours after the unit cools before expecting ice. Source: Frigidaire - My refrigerator was just installed and the ice maker is not working, how do I fix it?
- 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?
Frigidaire Ice Maker and Freezer Codes
| 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) |
| 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 |
When to Call for Frigidaire Ice Maker Repair
- Ice tastes or smells off
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice clumping in the bucket
What a Freezer Technician Checks
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Ames and freezer repair in Ames.
Owner Care for Frigidaire Ice Makers
- 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
A Frigidaire ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Before the Technician Arrives
- When the water filter was last changed
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- Whether the water dispenser still works
Around Ames
Most ice maker calls in Ames 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.
Before You Book in Ames
- 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?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Frigidaire Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Ames, IA
Do you repair Frigidaire standalone freezers too?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Do you work for Frigidaire?
Which Ames technicians work on Frigidaire?
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Nearby Towns Served From Ames
The technicians listed for Ames also cover smaller towns nearby, including Nevada. If you are in one of them, the companies above are your closest Frigidaire ice maker and freezer repair options, and our helpline covers you too.
Write down any code or light your Frigidaire display shows and when it appears. It helps a Ames technician bring the right parts.