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 Hillsdale, 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 Hillsdale
40 repair companies serve Hillsdale from within 60 miles. Other nearby bases include Ann Arbor (5), Battle Creek (4), and Jackson (2). No company within 90 miles of Hillsdale mentions Frigidaire by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 17.3 miles from Hillsdale. The 38 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Hillsdale is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Hillsdale. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 17.3, 20.3, 22.9 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 18 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 20 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 57 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 24 |
The leading options for Hillsdale are Dave Smith Appliance Services LLC (53.1 miles away, based in Toledo, 4.8 stars from 1,168 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (29.9 miles away, based in Marshall, 4.2 stars from 60 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Reliable Refrigeration-Appliance Repair (40.6 miles away, based in Springfield, 4.7 stars from 91 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (36.6 miles away, based in Battle Creek, 4.5 stars from 281 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
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 upright freezer, top-freezer refrigerator, chest freezer, and French door refrigerator.
Frigidaire Lines Technicians Work On
How Frigidaire Ice Makers and Freezers Work
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
- 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
- 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
Signs Your Frigidaire Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
What Gets Fixed on a Hillsdale Ice Maker Call
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in Hillsdale and freezer repair in Hillsdale.
Care Frigidaire Recommends
- 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)
- 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:
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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
- When the water filter was last changed
Around Hillsdale
Most ice maker calls in Hillsdale 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Hillsdale
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- How often do you repair Frigidaire ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
Frigidaire Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Hillsdale, MI
Is this Frigidaire customer service?
Is my Frigidaire ice maker worth repairing?
Why is my Frigidaire refrigerator showing a code?
Do you repair Frigidaire standalone freezers too?
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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.