If your Frigidaire ice maker has stopped making ice, the ice compartment has frozen over or the freezer is running warm, the technician you call should know the model line. The Alton 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.
Who Works on Frigidaire Ice Makers Near Alton
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Alton. 4 list an address in Alton, and the rest are spread across St. Louis (13), Florissant (3), and Edwardsville (3). Distances run up to about 19 miles. None of the repair companies near Alton name Frigidaire in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Nearest on the list: Alton Refrigeration & Home Furnishings, around 1.1 miles out. Across 28 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Alton. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 44 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 14 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 17 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.1, 2.0, 2.0 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 13 |
The leading options for Alton are Alton Refrigeration & Home Furnishings (1.1 miles away, 4.7 stars from 151 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (16.1 miles away, based in Hazelwood, 4.4 stars from 302 reviews, lists Saturday hours); All American Appliance and HVAC Services (18.8 miles away, based in St. Louis, 4.7 stars from 2,771 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Affordable Services (6.1 miles away, based in Bethalto, 4.4 stars from 86 reviews).
Frigidaire Ice and Freezer Designs
Frigidaire ice makers come in several designs, including dual ice maker and in-freezer ice maker, and each one fails in its own way.
Know Your Frigidaire Ice Maker
What Makes Frigidaire Ice Maker Repairs Different
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?
Common Frigidaire Ice Maker and Freezer Problems
- Frost buildup in freezer. Make sure the door shuts completely, the gasket seals and the ice chute flap closes, and that vents aren't blocked. Source: Frigidaire - Refrigerators / Freezer - Frost Build Up
- Freezer too cold. Turn the freezer control to a warmer setting, keep food from touching the vents and give it 24 hours to settle. Source: Frigidaire - Freezer Too Cold
What Frigidaire Ice and Freezer Codes Mean
| 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) |
| 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 |
| PF | Power failure alert after an outage or surge. Source: Frigidaire - Refrigerator Error Codes and Alarms Guide |
When to Call for Frigidaire Ice Maker Repair
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
Not sure it is a Frigidaire problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Alton and freezer repair in Alton.
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)
- 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.
Frigidaire Repair Cost Ranges
Price the repair before replacing a Frigidaire refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- 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
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- When the water filter was last changed
What Alton Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Alton 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.
In Illinois, you can check a license with the Illinois Department of Public Health Plumber License Search or report a problem to the Illinois Attorney General Consumer Fraud Bureau.
Questions to Ask a Alton Repair Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Frigidaire Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Alton, IL
Do you work for Frigidaire?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
What should I do about a Frigidaire error code?
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Frigidaire Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Alton
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.