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 Forest Lake, 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.
Independent Frigidaire Ice Maker Technicians, Forest Lake MN
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Forest Lake. 3 of them are based in Forest Lake itself, and other nearby bases include Blaine (5), Ham Lake (3), and St Paul (3). Distances run up to about 21 miles. None of the repair companies near Forest Lake name Frigidaire in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Nearest on the list: Bilder Appliance Repair Minnesota, around 2.5 miles out. The 25 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Forest Lake. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 11 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 11 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 22 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.5, 3.0, 3.2 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 47 |
The leading options for Forest Lake are Sears Appliance Repair (3.2 miles away, 4.6 stars from 201 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Minnesota Appliance Repair (17.9 miles away, based in North Branch, 5.0 stars from 170 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Shortie's Appliances (15.6 miles away, based in Oakdale, 4.7 stars from 178 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (15.7 miles away, based in Maplewood, 4.5 stars from 235 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.
Frigidaire Ice and Freezer Features
What Makes Frigidaire Ice Maker Repairs Different
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
Frigidaire Symptoms and First Checks
- 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
- Freezer alarm sounding. The buzzer means the inside has warmed past 20°F, so check that the freezer is level and the door closes and seals, and keep it shut while it recovers. Source: Frigidaire - What does the alarm or "buzzer sound" mean?
Frigidaire Ice Maker and Freezer Codes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| 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) |
| 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 |
Frigidaire Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Forest Lake and freezer repair in Forest Lake.
Care Frigidaire Recommends
- 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.
What Frigidaire Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing a Frigidaire refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- Any light, code or message on the display
- When the water filter was last changed
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
Local Notes for Forest Lake
Most ice maker calls in Forest Lake 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Forest Lake
- 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?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
Frigidaire Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Forest Lake, MN
Is my Frigidaire ice maker worth repairing?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
Is this Frigidaire customer service?
How do I reset my ice maker?
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Frigidaire Ice Maker & Freezer Repair for Towns Near Forest Lake
Live outside Forest Lake? The same Frigidaire ice maker and freezer repair technicians serve Wyoming and Chisago City. See each town's own freezer repair listings below.
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Forest Lake technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Frigidaire ice maker itself.