Most Frigidaire ice maker and freezer repairs in Fairmont involve the same few systems: water supply and the inlet valve, the ice maker assembly, fans, the defrost system and the controls. The Fairmont list starts with companies that name Frigidaire, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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Independent Frigidaire Ice Maker Technicians, Fairmont MN
Our data shows 17 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Fairmont. 1 of them are based in Fairmont itself, and other nearby bases include Mankato (4), Algona (2), and New Ulm (2). Distances run up to about 56 miles. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 0.8 miles away. No company within 90 miles of Fairmont 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 4.4 stars across 15 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Fairmont is inside its regular service area.
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| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 3 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 8 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 3 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 17 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.8, 25.2, 34.3 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 7 |
The leading options for Fairmont are Sears Appliance Repair (0.8 miles away, 4.7 stars from 6 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (45.1 miles away, based in New Ulm, 4.7 stars from 41 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (40.5 miles away, based in Algona, 4.4 stars from 15 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Alwin/Klassen Appliance Repair (46.5 miles away, based in New Ulm, 4.7 stars from 15 reviews).
Frigidaire Ice and Freezer Features
How Frigidaire Ice Makers and Freezers Work
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?
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
- 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?
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 |
| 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 |
| PF | Power failure alert after an outage or surge. Source: Frigidaire - Refrigerator Error Codes and Alarms Guide |
Frigidaire Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
What a Freezer Technician Checks
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Fairmont and freezer repair in Fairmont.
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
- 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.
Frigidaire Repair Cost Ranges
Most Frigidaire ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 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?
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour 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
- When the water filter was last changed
- Any light, code or message on the display
- Whether the water dispenser still works
Around Fairmont
Most ice maker calls in Fairmont 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.
Questions to Ask a Fairmont Repair Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- How often do you repair Frigidaire ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
Frigidaire Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Fairmont, MN
Should I repair or replace my Frigidaire refrigerator?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
Do you work for Frigidaire?
What should I do about a Frigidaire error code?
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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.