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 Fox Lake, with those that mention Frigidaire first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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Frigidaire Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Fox Lake
40 repair companies serve Fox Lake from within 30 miles. 1 list an address in Fox Lake, and other nearby bases include Waukegan (4), McHenry (3), and Crystal Lake (3). The farthest listed company is about 18 miles out. Nearest on the list: Best Fox Lake Appliance Repair, around 4.2 miles out. No company within 30 miles of Fox Lake names Frigidaire in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 33 businesses.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 4.2, 5.0, 5.4 |
|---|---|
| Mention ice makers | 1 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 7 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 19 |
| Name freezer work | 1 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 10 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 38 |
At the top of the Fox Lake list: Whirlpool Appliance Repair (36.3 miles away, based in Chicago, 1.4 stars from 33 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A Absolute Appliance Repair (12.7 miles away, based in Mundelein, 4.9 stars from 480 reviews, lists Saturday hours); JT Services Inc - Expert Appliance & HVAC Repair (17.2 miles away, based in Lake Zurich, 5.0 stars from 857 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (15.5 miles away, based in Crystal Lake, 4.4 stars from 252 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your Frigidaire Ice Maker
What a Frigidaire Technician Deals With
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
- 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
- Freezer alarm sounding. The buzzer means the inside has warmed past 20°F, so check that the freezer is level and the door closes and seals, and keep it shut while it recovers. Source: Frigidaire - What does the alarm or "buzzer sound" mean?
Frigidaire Ice Maker and Freezer Codes
| 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) |
| 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
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Fox Lake and freezer repair in Fox Lake.
Care Frigidaire Recommends
- 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:
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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
- When the water filter was last changed
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- Whether the water dispenser still works
What Fox Lake Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Fox 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.
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Questions to Ask a Fox Lake Repair Technician
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- 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: Fox Lake, IL
What causes heavy frost buildup?
Can the same technician fix my Frigidaire chest or upright freezer?
How do I reset my ice maker?
What should I do about a Frigidaire error code?
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Frigidaire Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Fox Lake
Nearby Towns Served From Fox Lake
The technicians listed for Fox Lake also cover smaller towns nearby, including Spring Grove. If you are in one of them, the companies above are your closest Frigidaire ice maker and freezer repair options, and our helpline covers you too.
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Fox Lake technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Frigidaire ice maker itself.