Most Frigidaire ice maker and freezer repairs in Oakland involve the same few systems: water supply and the inlet valve, the ice maker assembly, fans, the defrost system and the controls. The Oakland list starts with companies that name Frigidaire, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Frigidaire, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Frigidaire Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Oakland
Within 30 miles of Oakland there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Paterson (6), Ridgewood (3), and Wayne (3). Distances run up to about 11 miles. Dr Appliance Repair - Midland Park is the nearest, roughly 5.4 miles from Oakland. None of the repair companies near Oakland name Frigidaire in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 32 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Oakland. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 5.4, 5.4, 5.8 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 10 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 10 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 38 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
Closest matches for Oakland: Mr. Appliance of Bergen County (7.3 miles away, based in Ridgewood, 4.6 stars from 317 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A&D Appliance Repair (7.7 miles away, based in Prospect Park, 4.2 stars from 696 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (10.4 miles away, based in Paramus, 4.4 stars from 266 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Gibbs Appliance (9.6 miles away, based in Paterson, 4.0 stars from 4 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Frigidaire Ice and Freezer Features
What Makes Frigidaire Ice Maker Repairs Different
An electric water valve opens to fill the ice maker, and a solenoid opens and closes the ice chute door during dispensing. Source: Frigidaire - Refrigerators Noise Guide
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
Frigidaire Symptoms and First Checks
- Freezer too cold. Turn the freezer control to a warmer setting, keep food from touching the vents and give it 24 hours to settle. Source: Frigidaire - Freezer Too Cold
- Ice dispenser not working. Check that the display lock is off, both doors are fully closed and the auger is not frozen, and remove the bin to clear any ice jammed between the ice maker and bin. Source: Frigidaire - Refrigerators - No Ice
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 |
| 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 |
When to Call for Frigidaire Ice Maker Repair
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
Not sure it is a Frigidaire problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Oakland and freezer repair in Oakland.
Keeping a Frigidaire Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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?
- 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
Brand guides: Frigidaire Ice Maker Not Working: What to Check.
Budgeting for a Frigidaire Ice Maker Repair
Most Frigidaire ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Any light, code or message on the display
- When the water filter was last changed
- Whether the water dispenser still works
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Oakland, NJ
Most ice maker calls in Oakland 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.
New Jersey has no license specific to appliance repair; plumbing work is reserved to state-licensed master plumbers, and gas piping work on the customer side of the meter falls under HVACR contractor licensing, both overseen by boards in the Division of Consumer Affairs. Source: NJ Division of Consumer Affairs: State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers rule notice
In New Jersey, you can check a license with the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs License Verification System or report a problem to the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs.
Questions to Ask a Oakland Repair Technician
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Frigidaire Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Oakland, NJ
What should I do about a Frigidaire error code?
Can the same technician fix my Frigidaire chest or upright freezer?
Is this Frigidaire customer service?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Oakland, NJ
Frigidaire Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Oakland
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.