Frigidaire owners in DeKalb 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.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Frigidaire, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Independent Frigidaire Ice Maker Technicians, DeKalb IL
40 repair companies serve DeKalb from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Aurora (9), Elgin (8), and St. Charles (5). None of the companies within 30 miles mention Frigidaire by name, so we include matching companies from a longer drive plus the nearest appliance repair companies. Knodle's Appliance Services Co Inc is the nearest, roughly 5.0 miles from DeKalb. The 30 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from DeKalb. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listing Saturday hours | 38 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 9 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 8 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 15 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 5.0, 7.9, 11.9 |
The leading options for DeKalb are Whirlpool Appliance Repair (46.9 miles away, based in Chicago, 1.4 stars from 33 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Arrowhead Appliance Repair (7.9 miles away, based in Sycamore, 4.9 stars from 40 reviews); Leonardi Appliance (24.9 miles away, based in Aurora, 4.8 stars from 289 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (24.7 miles away, based in Rockford, 4.5 stars from 211 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Frigidaire Ice and Freezer Features
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)
Common Frigidaire Ice Maker and Freezer Problems
- Ice maker making too little ice. Frigidaire says a typical ice maker makes about 2 to 3 pounds a day, so check for a freezer set too warm, an old filter or a kinked supply line. Source: Frigidaire - What should I do if my ice maker is not making enough ice in my refrigerator?
- 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?
Frigidaire Ice Maker and Freezer Codes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| PF | Power failure alert after an outage or surge. Source: Frigidaire - Refrigerator Error Codes and Alarms Guide |
| 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 |
Frigidaire Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in DeKalb and freezer repair in DeKalb.
Keeping a Frigidaire Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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
- 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.
Budgeting for a Frigidaire Ice Maker Repair
Price the repair before replacing a Frigidaire refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- 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 line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- 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
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for DeKalb, IL
Most ice maker calls in DeKalb 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 DeKalb
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Frigidaire Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: DeKalb, IL
Is this Frigidaire customer service?
Which DeKalb technicians work on Frigidaire?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
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Frigidaire Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near DeKalb
Write down any code or light your Frigidaire display shows and when it appears. It helps a DeKalb technician bring the right parts.