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 South Portland, with those that mention Frigidaire first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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.
Frigidaire Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near South Portland
Within 60 miles of South Portland there are 25 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in South Portland, and the rest are spread across Portland (5), Auburn (3), and Epping (2). The farthest listed company is about 59 miles out. Nearest on the list: Agren, around 1.9 miles out. None of the repair companies near South Portland name Frigidaire in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. The 24 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether South Portland is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from South Portland. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 7 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 5 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.9, 2.3, 3.1 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 11 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 25 |
First up for South Portland: Agren (1.9 miles away, 4.8 stars from 2,172 reviews, lists Saturday hours); McLaughlin Appliance Sales, Service & Parts (3.9 miles away, based in Scarborough, 4.3 stars from 51 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (34.2 miles away, based in Auburn, 4.4 stars from 522 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Metropolitan Services (2.3 miles away, based in Portland, 4.8 stars from 76 reviews).
Which Frigidaire Ice Maker Do You Have?
Know which Frigidaire ice maker you have before you call: Frigidaire sells in-freezer ice maker and dual ice maker. On the freezer side, Frigidaire sells convertible chest freezer (freezer or refrigerator mode), upright freezer, top-freezer refrigerator, and French door refrigerator.
Frigidaire Lines Technicians Work On
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)
Frigidaire Symptoms and First Checks
- 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?
- Frost buildup in freezer. Make sure the door shuts completely, the gasket seals and the ice chute flap closes, and that vents aren't blocked. Source: Frigidaire - Refrigerators / Freezer - Frost Build Up
Reading a Frigidaire Error Code
| 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 |
When to Call for Frigidaire Ice Maker Repair
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
What a Freezer Technician Checks
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in South Portland and freezer repair in South Portland.
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
- 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
Most Frigidaire ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- Deep freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
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
- Any light, code or message on the display
- Whether the water dispenser still works
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for South Portland, ME
Most ice maker calls in South Portland 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.
Maine has no general appliance repair license, but installing or servicing propane and natural gas appliances requires a Maine Fuel Board propane and natural gas technician license with an appliance connection and service authorization. Source: Maine Fuel Board - Licensing - Individual Licenses (Maine Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation)
In Maine, you can check a license with the Maine Professional and Financial Regulation Licensee Search or report a problem to the Maine Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division.
Hiring a Repair Company in South Portland
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- How often do you repair Frigidaire ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
Frigidaire Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: South Portland, ME
Is this Frigidaire customer service?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a South Portland technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Frigidaire ice maker itself.