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. Below are independent repair companies serving Gatesville, 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.
Who Works on Frigidaire Ice Makers Near Gatesville
Our data shows 19 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Gatesville. 1 of them are based in Gatesville itself, and the rest are spread across Killeen (8), Temple (3), and Harker Heights (2). Distances run up to about 29 miles. No company within 90 miles of Gatesville mentions Frigidaire by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.0 miles from Gatesville. Across 17 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Gatesville. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 10 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 19 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 7 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 7 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 6 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.0, 19.3, 21.6 |
First up for Gatesville: Sears Appliance Repair (1.0 miles away, 4.5 stars from 96 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Waco (28.2 miles away, based in Woodway, 4.6 stars from 365 reviews); On Point Service Company (19.3 miles away, based in McGregor, 4.7 stars from 62 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (24.2 miles away, based in Killeen, 4.2 stars from 321 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Frigidaire Ice and Freezer Designs
Frigidaire ice makers come in several designs, including dual ice maker and in-freezer ice maker, and each one fails in its own way. Freezer styles include upright freezer, French door refrigerator, side-by-side refrigerator, and convertible chest freezer (freezer or refrigerator mode).
Frigidaire Ice and Freezer Features
What Makes Frigidaire Ice Maker Repairs Different
Frigidaire's convertible chest freezers are manual defrost and drain through drain plugs, and the manual lists an E2 display code as a temperature sensor failure that needs service. Source: Frigidaire - Chest Freezer Use & Care Guide (A31283301en-US)
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
Common Frigidaire Ice Maker and Freezer Problems
- 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?
- 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
Reading a Frigidaire Error Code
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
What Gets Fixed on a Gatesville Ice Maker Call
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Gatesville and freezer repair in Gatesville.
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
- 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
Price the repair before replacing a Frigidaire refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 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?
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
What to Have Ready for a Frigidaire Call
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- Whether the water dispenser still works
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Gatesville, TX
Most ice maker calls in Gatesville 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.
Texas has no separate appliance repair license; under the Plumbing License Law, appliance dealers and their employees may install and service appliances (other than water heaters) without a plumbing license when hooking up to existing openings with a code-approved appliance connector, while other gas or water piping work generally requires a plumbing license. Source: Plumbing License Law, Tex. Occ. Code ch. 1301, §1301.053 (Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners)
In Texas, you can check a license with the Texas plumbing Public License Search or report a problem to the Texas Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division.
Questions to Ask a Gatesville Repair Technician
- How often do you repair Frigidaire ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Frigidaire Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Gatesville, TX
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Frigidaire Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Gatesville
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.