Frigidaire owners in Cedar Falls usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. The Cedar Falls 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.
Frigidaire Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Cedar Falls
40 repair companies serve Cedar Falls from within 60 miles. 2 of them are based in Cedar Falls itself, and the rest are spread across Cedar Rapids (17), Waterloo (4), and Marion (4). Distances run up to about 59 miles. Nearest on the list: Gulbranson's Appliance Services., around 0.9 miles out. None of the repair companies near Cedar Falls name Frigidaire in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Across 39 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars. Cedar Falls is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Cedar Falls. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Companies within 60 miles | 41 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 7 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 8 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 1.7, 5.7 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 29 |
The leading options for Cedar Falls are Sears Appliance Repair (7.8 miles away, based in Waterloo, 4.7 stars from 86 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Peoples Appliance Inc (7.2 miles away, based in Waterloo, 4.2 stars from 100 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Direct Appliance (1.7 miles away, 4.7 stars from 107 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (38.4 miles away, based in Charles City, 4.7 stars from 45 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. On the freezer side, Frigidaire sells chest freezer, French door refrigerator, top-freezer refrigerator, and upright freezer.
Frigidaire Lines Technicians Work On
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?
What Frigidaire Says to Check First
- Ice dispenser not working. Check that the display lock is off, both doors are fully closed and the auger is not frozen, and remove the bin to clear any ice jammed between the ice maker and bin. Source: Frigidaire - Refrigerators - No Ice
- 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Signs Your Frigidaire Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Cedar Falls
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in Cedar Falls and freezer repair in Cedar Falls.
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
A Frigidaire ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 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?
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
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 ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- When the water filter was last changed
Local Notes for Cedar Falls
Most ice maker calls in Cedar Falls 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 Cedar Falls Repair Technician
- How often do you repair Frigidaire ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Frigidaire Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Cedar Falls, IA
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Cedar Falls technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Frigidaire ice maker itself.