Most Frigidaire ice maker and freezer repairs in Medford involve the same few systems: water supply and the inlet valve, the ice maker assembly, fans, the defrost system and the controls. 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.
Who Works on Frigidaire Ice Makers Near Medford
40 repair companies serve Medford from within 30 miles. 2 list an address in Medford, and other nearby bases include Boston (10), Cambridge (6), and Malden (4). Distances run up to about 6 miles. Nearest on the list: Cedar Appliance Co., around 1.5 miles out. None of the repair companies near Medford name Frigidaire in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 34 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Medford. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 16 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 44 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 16 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.5, 1.9, 2.3 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 29 |
The leading options for Medford are UltraFix Appliance Repair (2.8 miles away, based in Cambridge, 4.8 stars from 1,527 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Pro Appliance Express (2.5 miles away, based in Malden, 4.9 stars from 146 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Master of Appliances Repair (3.2 miles away, based in Malden, 4.9 stars from 288 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (4.2 miles away, based in Cambridge, 4.5 stars from 604 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Frigidaire Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
Frigidaire ice makers come in several designs, including dual ice maker and in-freezer ice maker, and each one fails in its own way. Freezer styles include convertible chest freezer (freezer or refrigerator mode), upright freezer, side-by-side refrigerator, and top-freezer refrigerator.
Know Your Frigidaire Ice Maker
What a Frigidaire Technician Deals With
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
Air left in a newly connected water line can cause two or three empty ice cycles, and running the ice maker with no water supply can make the fill valve chatter loudly. Source: Frigidaire - My refrigerator was just installed and the ice maker is not working, how do I fix it?
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?
What Frigidaire Ice and Freezer Codes Mean
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| E2 | On a convertible chest freezer, a temperature sensor failure that needs a service technician. Source: Frigidaire - Chest Freezer Use & Care Guide (A31283301en-US) |
Signs Your Frigidaire Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
What Gets Fixed on a Medford Ice Maker Call
Not sure it is a Frigidaire problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Medford and freezer repair in Medford.
Care Frigidaire Recommends
- 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
- 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:
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Deep freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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 water dispenser still works
- When the water filter was last changed
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Medford, MA
Most ice maker calls in Medford 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.
Massachusetts does not issue a separate appliance repair license; running fuel gas piping to appliances and installing their vent piping is gas fitting work that requires a license from the Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters. Source: Plumbers and gas fitters consumer fact sheet (Mass.gov)
In Massachusetts, you can check a license with the Massachusetts Division of Occupational Licensure eLIPSE license verification portal or report a problem to the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office, Consumer Advocacy and Response Division.
Hiring a Repair Company in Medford
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- 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?
Frigidaire Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Medford, MA
What should I do about a Frigidaire error code?
Do you repair Frigidaire standalone freezers too?
What causes heavy frost buildup?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Medford
Frigidaire Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Medford
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Medford technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Frigidaire ice maker itself.