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 Pekin, 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 Pekin
Within 30 miles of Pekin there are 21 appliance repair companies in our data. 3 of them are based in Pekin itself, and the rest are spread across Peoria (8), Canton (3), and East Peoria (2). Distances run up to about 28 miles. No company within 90 miles of Pekin mentions Frigidaire by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Nearest on the list: Alexander's Appliance, around 0.3 miles out. Across 18 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Pekin. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 8 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 12 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 0.5, 0.7 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 7 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 8 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 21 |
At the top of the Pekin list: Horner's Appliance (9.0 miles away, based in West Peoria, 4.8 stars from 97 reviews); Benson's Appliance, Sales and Repair Service (0.7 miles away, 4.0 stars from 47 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Advantage Appliance Repair, Inc. (7.0 miles away, based in Peoria, 4.5 stars from 23 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Peoria (15.2 miles away, based in Peoria, 4.6 stars from 568 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 upright freezer, chest freezer, top-freezer refrigerator, and convertible chest freezer (freezer or refrigerator mode).
Frigidaire Ice and Freezer Features
How Frigidaire Ice Makers and Freezers Work
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
What Frigidaire Says to Check First
- 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?
- 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
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 |
| E2 | On a convertible chest freezer, a temperature sensor failure that needs a service technician. Source: Frigidaire - Chest Freezer Use & Care Guide (A31283301en-US) |
| 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
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice tastes or smells off
What Gets Fixed on a Pekin Freezer Call
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Pekin and freezer repair in Pekin.
Owner Care for Frigidaire Ice Makers
- 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?
- 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
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:
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it 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 freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- Any light, code or message on the display
Around Pekin
Most ice maker calls in Pekin 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 Pekin Repair Technician
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Frigidaire Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Pekin, IL
How do I find a technician who knows Frigidaire ice makers?
Can the same technician fix my Frigidaire chest or upright freezer?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Do you work for Frigidaire?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Pekin
Frigidaire Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Pekin
Nearby Towns Served From Pekin
The technicians listed for Pekin also cover smaller towns nearby, including Bartonville. 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.
Write down any code or light your Frigidaire display shows and when it appears. It helps a Pekin technician bring the right parts.