If your Frigidaire ice maker has stopped making ice, the ice compartment has frozen over or the freezer is running warm, the technician you call should know the model line. The Alpena list starts with companies that name Frigidaire, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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Who Works on Frigidaire Ice Makers Near Alpena
6 repair companies serve Alpena from within 65 miles. 1 of them are based in Alpena itself, and the rest are spread across Posen (1), East Tawas (1), and Tawas City (1). The farthest listed company is about 64 miles out. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 2.2 miles from Alpena. No company within 90 miles of Alpena mentions Frigidaire by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Across 6 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Alpena is inside its regular service area.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 3 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 2 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.2, 12.0, 51.4 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (65 mi) | 6 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 4 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 3 |
The leading options for Alpena are Sears Appliance Repair (2.2 miles away, 4.8 stars from 11 reviews, lists Saturday hours); J R's Appliance Repair & Heating (12.0 miles away, based in Posen, 4.6 stars from 20 reviews); Armstrong Repair, LLC Major Appliance Repair (51.4 miles away, based in East Tawas, 4.6 stars from 40 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Advanced Appliance & Refrigeration. (60.5 miles away, based in Gaylord, 3.7 stars from 14 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your Frigidaire Ice Maker
What Makes Frigidaire Ice Maker Repairs Different
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
Frigidaire Symptoms and First Checks
- 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 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?
Frigidaire Ice Maker and Freezer Codes
| 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 |
| 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 |
| E2 | On a convertible chest freezer, a temperature sensor failure that needs a service technician. Source: Frigidaire - Chest Freezer Use & Care Guide (A31283301en-US) |
When to Call for Frigidaire Ice Maker Repair
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Alpena
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Alpena and freezer repair in Alpena.
Owner Care for Frigidaire Ice Makers
- 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
- 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
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:
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
What to Have Ready for a Frigidaire Call
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- When the water filter was last changed
Local Notes for Alpena
Most ice maker calls in Alpena 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.
Michigan's licensing lists no separate appliance repair license; gas, heating and refrigeration service work is licensed by work classification under the state mechanical contractor license. Source: LARA: Mechanical Examination, Licensing/Registration & Application Information
In Michigan, you can check a license with the LARA Find / Verify a BCC Licensed Professional or Business or report a problem to the Michigan Department of Attorney General, Consumer Protection.
Hiring a Repair Company in Alpena
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- 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: Alpena, MI
Is my Frigidaire ice maker worth repairing?
Do you work for Frigidaire?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Why is my Frigidaire refrigerator showing a code?
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Alpena technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Frigidaire ice maker itself.