Frigidaire owners in Crystal Lake usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. Below are independent repair companies serving Crystal Lake, with those that mention Frigidaire first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Frigidaire, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Who Works on Frigidaire Ice Makers Near Crystal Lake
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Crystal Lake. 3 of them are based in Crystal Lake itself, and other nearby bases include Elgin (8), Lake in the Hills (6), and Carpentersville (3). No company within 30 miles of Crystal Lake names Frigidaire in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.8 miles from Crystal Lake. The 36 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.8, 1.4, 2.8 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 11 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 20 |
| Name freezer work | 1 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
Closest matches for Crystal Lake: Whirlpool Appliance Repair (31.6 miles away, based in Chicago, 1.4 stars from 33 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (0.8 miles away, 4.4 stars from 252 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Marshall Repair (4.4 miles away, based in Cary, 4.9 stars from 1,008 reviews); SMD Brothers Appliance Repair & Services (12.5 miles away, based in Elgin, 5.0 stars from 47 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Frigidaire Ice and Freezer Designs
Frigidaire ice makers come in several designs, including in-freezer ice maker and dual ice maker, and each one fails in its own way. Freezer styles include convertible chest freezer (freezer or refrigerator mode), side-by-side refrigerator, French door refrigerator, and chest freezer.
Know Your Frigidaire Ice Maker
How Frigidaire Ice Makers and Freezers Work
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
- 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
- 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
Reading a Frigidaire Error Code
| 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 |
| 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 |
Frigidaire Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- Compressor hums but will not start
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Not sure it is a Frigidaire problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Crystal Lake and freezer repair in Crystal Lake.
Keeping a Frigidaire Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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
- 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)
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:
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- Any light, code or message on the display
Local Notes for Crystal Lake
Most ice maker calls in Crystal Lake 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Crystal Lake
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
Frigidaire Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Crystal Lake, IL
How do I find a technician who knows Frigidaire ice makers?
Why is my Frigidaire refrigerator showing a code?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
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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.