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. Below are independent repair companies serving West Des Moines, with those that mention Frigidaire first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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 West Des Moines
Our data shows 26 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of West Des Moines. 2 list an address in West Des Moines, and other nearby bases include Des Moines (11), Urbandale (5), and Ankeny (2). No company within 90 miles of West Des Moines mentions Frigidaire by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The closest is Central Appliances West, about 1.5 miles away. The 25 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from West Des Moines. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 4 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 4 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 5 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.5, 3.1, 3.5 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 26 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 20 |
First up for West Des Moines: Sears Appliance Repair (11.7 miles away, based in Des Moines, 4.4 stars from 117 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Central Appliances West (1.5 miles away, 4.0 stars from 168 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Greens Appliance, Heating & Cooling (7.5 miles away, based in Grimes, 4.9 stars from 4,448 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.9 miles away, based in Des Moines, 4.2 stars from 62 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Frigidaire Lines Technicians Work On
How Frigidaire Ice Makers and Freezers Work
An electric water valve opens to fill the ice maker, and a solenoid opens and closes the ice chute door during dispensing. Source: Frigidaire - Refrigerators Noise Guide
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 Symptoms and First Checks
- 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?
- 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
Frigidaire Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
- Compressor hums but will not start
What Gets Fixed on a West Des Moines Ice Maker Call
Not sure it is a Frigidaire problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in West Des Moines and freezer repair in West Des Moines.
Owner Care for Frigidaire Ice Makers
- 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
- 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?
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:
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What to Have Ready for a Frigidaire Call
- 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
What West Des Moines Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in West Des Moines 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 West Des Moines
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Frigidaire Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: West Des Moines, IA
How do I find a technician who knows Frigidaire ice makers?
What causes heavy frost buildup?
Why is my Frigidaire refrigerator showing a code?
Related Repair Pages for West Des Moines
Frigidaire Ice Maker & Freezer Repair in Nearby Cities
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a West Des Moines technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Frigidaire ice maker itself.