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. The Albert Lea 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 Albert Lea
31 repair companies serve Albert Lea from within 60 miles. Other nearby bases include Rochester (5), Mankato (4), and Stewartville (3). Quality Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 12.2 miles from Albert Lea. No company within 90 miles of Albert Lea mentions Frigidaire by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The 30 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars. Albert Lea is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 8 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 8 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 12.2, 17.6, 18.8 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 17 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 31 |
First up for Albert Lea: Sears Appliance Repair (18.8 miles away, based in Austin, 4.4 stars from 45 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (51.4 miles away, based in Rochester, 4.5 stars from 119 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Rochester, MN (51.7 miles away, based in Rochester, 4.7 stars from 222 reviews, lists Saturday hours); AVM Appliance Repair (17.6 miles away, based in New Richland, 5.0 stars from 30 reviews).
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
What Frigidaire Says to Check First
- 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?
- 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 |
|---|---|
| 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) |
When to Call for Frigidaire Ice Maker Repair
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Albert Lea and freezer repair in Albert Lea.
Care Frigidaire Recommends
- 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?
- 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.
Frigidaire Repair Cost Ranges
Price the repair before replacing a Frigidaire refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What to Have Ready for a Frigidaire Call
- When the water filter was last changed
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- Whether the water dispenser still works
Around Albert Lea
Most ice maker calls in Albert Lea 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.
Minnesota has no state license for mechanical contractors or their workers; businesses contracting for gas, heating, cooling or refrigeration work file a mechanical contractor bond with the Department of Labor and Industry, and some cities require their own licenses or competency cards. Source: DLI: Mechanical contractor bond requirements
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Before You Book in Albert Lea
- How often do you repair Frigidaire ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Frigidaire Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Albert Lea, MN
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Can the same technician fix my Frigidaire chest or upright freezer?
Is my Frigidaire ice maker worth repairing?
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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.