Frigidaire owners in Niles 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.
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.
Independent Frigidaire Ice Maker Technicians, Niles IL
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Niles. 3 list an address in Niles, and the rest are spread across Chicago (10), Glenview (7), and Skokie (7). Distances run up to about 5 miles. No company within 30 miles of Niles names Frigidaire in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. Niles Appliance Repair Experts is the nearest, roughly 0.3 miles from Niles. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 37 businesses.
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 | 0.3, 0.6, 1.0 |
|---|---|
| Mention Frigidaire | 1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 20 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 50 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 19 |
At the top of the Niles list: Whirlpool Appliance Repair (4.5 miles away, based in Chicago, 1.4 stars from 33 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ali Appliance Repair (2.6 miles away, based in Des Plaines, 5.0 stars from 252 reviews, lists Saturday hours); UltraFix Appliance Repair (3.8 miles away, based in Glenview, 4.8 stars from 855 reviews, lists Saturday hours); SAVA HVAC & Appliance Repair (2.3 miles away, based in Chicago, 4.9 stars from 69 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. On the freezer side, Frigidaire sells convertible chest freezer (freezer or refrigerator mode), top-freezer refrigerator, side-by-side refrigerator, and upright freezer.
Know Your Frigidaire Ice Maker
What Makes Frigidaire Ice Maker Repairs Different
On dispenser models the bin uses an auger that can freeze in place when ice melts and refreezes, and a rotated auger has to be realigned in 45-degree steps before the bin will seat. Source: Frigidaire - Refrigerators - No Ice
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
Common Frigidaire Ice Maker and Freezer Problems
- 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
- Ice maker leaking. Pull the unit out and check the water connections and valve at the back for moisture, then make sure the water filter is seated and not cracked. Source: Frigidaire - Refrigerator Water Leaks
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 |
| PF | Power failure alert after an outage or surge. Source: Frigidaire - Refrigerator Error Codes and Alarms Guide |
Signs Your Frigidaire Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
What Gets Fixed on a Niles Ice Maker Call
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Niles and freezer repair in Niles.
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
- 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
Price the repair before replacing a Frigidaire refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$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?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Before the Technician Arrives
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- Any light, code or message on the display
What Niles Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Niles 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 Niles Repair Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
Frigidaire Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Niles, IL
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Should I repair or replace my Frigidaire refrigerator?
Why is my Frigidaire refrigerator showing a code?
How do I find a technician who knows Frigidaire ice makers?
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Frigidaire Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Niles
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.