Frigidaire owners in Grimes 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.
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.
Independent Frigidaire Ice Maker Technicians, Grimes IA
Our data shows 26 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Grimes. 1 of them are based in Grimes itself, and the rest are spread across Des Moines (11), Urbandale (5), and West Des Moines (2). Distances run up to about 26 miles. None of the repair companies near Grimes name Frigidaire in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Greens Appliance, Heating & Cooling is the nearest, roughly 1.6 miles from Grimes. Across 25 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 20 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.6, 3.3, 3.7 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 4 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 6 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 5 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 26 |
First up for Grimes: Sears Appliance Repair (12.6 miles away, based in Des Moines, 4.4 stars from 117 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Greens Appliance, Heating & Cooling (1.6 miles away, 4.9 stars from 4,448 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.8 miles away, based in Des Moines, 4.2 stars from 62 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Central Appliances West (7.3 miles away, based in West Des Moines, 4.0 stars from 168 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Frigidaire Ice and Freezer Designs
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 top-freezer refrigerator, convertible chest freezer (freezer or refrigerator mode), chest freezer, and French door refrigerator.
Know Your Frigidaire Ice Maker
What Makes Frigidaire Ice Maker Repairs Different
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)
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
- 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
- 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
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 |
When to Call for Frigidaire Ice Maker Repair
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
What a Freezer Technician Checks
Not sure it is a Frigidaire problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Grimes and freezer repair in Grimes.
Owner Care for Frigidaire Ice Makers
- 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
A Frigidaire ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- 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?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- Any light, code or message on the display
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Grimes, IA
Most ice maker calls in Grimes 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Grimes
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Frigidaire Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Grimes, IA
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Before you call, find the model and serial number on your Frigidaire refrigerator or freezer, usually on a label inside the fresh-food section or the freezer door frame. A technician who knows the model can often tell you on the phone what the first visit will involve.