Frigidaire owners in Altoona usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. The Altoona list starts with companies that name Frigidaire, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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, Altoona PA
Within 60 miles of Altoona there are 33 appliance repair companies in our data. 4 list an address in Altoona, and other nearby bases include Johnstown (3), Duncansville (2), and State College (2). The farthest listed company is about 57 miles out. Darren's Appliance Services is the nearest, roughly 0.3 miles from Altoona. No company within 90 miles of Altoona mentions Frigidaire by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Across 32 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Altoona is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Altoona. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listing Saturday hours | 19 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 10 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 0.6, 2.7 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 8 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 33 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
First up for Altoona: Martin Appliance (5.1 miles away, 4.9 stars from 727 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.7 miles away, 4.2 stars from 40 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (27.0 miles away, based in Johnstown, 4.2 stars from 55 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (57.0 miles away, based in Chambersburg, 4.6 stars from 72 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 upright freezer, chest freezer, side-by-side refrigerator, and top-freezer refrigerator.
Know Your Frigidaire Ice Maker
What Makes Frigidaire Ice Maker Repairs Different
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
- 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 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
What Frigidaire Ice and Freezer Codes Mean
| 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
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice clumping in the bucket
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Altoona
Not sure it is a Frigidaire problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Altoona and freezer repair in Altoona.
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
- 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.
What Frigidaire Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing a Frigidaire refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 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?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer 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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- When the water filter was last changed
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Altoona, PA
Most ice maker calls in Altoona 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.
Pennsylvania has no statewide license for appliance repair or for most construction trades; contractors doing home improvement work must register with the Attorney General, and some municipalities license trades such as plumbing. Source: Contractor Licensing (Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry)
In Pennsylvania, you can check a license with the PA Office of Attorney General Home Improvement Contractor Registration Search or report a problem to the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Altoona
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- How often do you repair Frigidaire ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Frigidaire Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Altoona, PA
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Nearby Towns Served From Altoona
Live outside Altoona? The same Frigidaire ice maker and freezer repair technicians serve Hollidaysburg, Roaring Spring, and Tyrone. 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 Altoona technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Frigidaire ice maker itself.