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. 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.
Independent Frigidaire Ice Maker Technicians, Austin MN
Our data shows 24 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Austin. 2 of them are based in Austin itself, and other nearby bases include Rochester (5), Stewartville (3), and Charles City (3). The farthest listed company is about 55 miles out. Donkers Hometown Appliances is the nearest, roughly 0.7 miles from Austin. No company within 90 miles of Austin mentions Frigidaire by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 24 businesses. Austin is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Austin. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 1.1, 24.2 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 6 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 6 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 12 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 24 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
First up for Austin: Sears Appliance Repair (1.1 miles away, 4.4 stars from 45 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (35.0 miles away, based in Rochester, 4.5 stars from 119 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Rochester, MN (35.4 miles away, based in Rochester, 4.7 stars from 222 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Med City Appliance Repair (35.0 miles away, based in Rochester, 5.0 stars from 99 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Frigidaire Ice and Freezer Designs
Know which Frigidaire ice maker you have before you call: Frigidaire sells in-freezer ice maker and dual ice maker. Freezer styles include convertible chest freezer (freezer or refrigerator mode), chest freezer, French door refrigerator, and top-freezer refrigerator.
Know Your Frigidaire Ice Maker
What a Frigidaire Technician Deals With
On dispenser models the bin uses an auger that can freeze in place when ice melts and refreezes, and a rotated auger has to be realigned in 45-degree steps before the bin will seat. Source: Frigidaire - Refrigerators - No Ice
What Frigidaire Says to Check First
- 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 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?
What Frigidaire Ice and Freezer Codes Mean
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| E2 | On a convertible chest freezer, a temperature sensor failure that needs a service technician. Source: Frigidaire - Chest Freezer Use & Care Guide (A31283301en-US) |
Frigidaire Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
- Compressor hums but will not start
What Gets Fixed on a Austin Freezer Call
Not sure it is a Frigidaire problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Austin and freezer repair in Austin.
Keeping a Frigidaire Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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
A Frigidaire ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 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?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- Any light, code or message on the display
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
Around Austin
Most ice maker calls in Austin 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
In Minnesota, you can check a license with the DLI License and Registration Lookup or report a problem to the Minnesota Attorney General's Office, Consumer Assistance.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Austin
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
Frigidaire Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Austin, MN
Why is my Frigidaire refrigerator showing a code?
How do I reset my ice maker?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Should I repair or replace my Frigidaire refrigerator?
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Write down any code or light your Frigidaire display shows and when it appears. It helps a Austin technician bring the right parts.