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. The Forest 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.
Frigidaire Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Forest
We found 35 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Forest. The rest are spread across Roanoke (9), Lynchburg (4), and Fishersville (3). Nearest on the list: George's Appliance Sales, around 4.6 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Forest mentions Frigidaire by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The 31 rated companies in range average 4.0 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Forest is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Forest. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Name ice maker work | 1 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 13 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 4.6, 5.4, 5.5 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 14 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 35 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 10 |
First up for Forest: Sears Appliance Repair (5.4 miles away, based in Lynchburg, 4.5 stars from 411 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Peerless Appliance Services (36.0 miles away, based in Roanoke, 4.9 stars from 1,204 reviews); Batteries Plus Phone Repair (5.5 miles away, based in Lynchburg, 4.5 stars from 87 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Rockbridge Appliance Repair (30.6 miles away, based in Lexington, 5.0 stars from 449 reviews).
Frigidaire Lines Technicians Work On
What Makes Frigidaire Ice Maker Repairs Different
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 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
- 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
- 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 |
|---|---|
| PF | Power failure alert after an outage or surge. 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) |
Signs Your Frigidaire Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice tastes or smells off
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Forest
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Forest and freezer repair in Forest.
Care Frigidaire Recommends
- 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
- 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.
Frigidaire Repair Cost Ranges
Price the repair before replacing a Frigidaire refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- 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?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What to Have Ready for a Frigidaire Call
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- Any light, code or message on the display
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Forest, VA
Most ice maker calls in Forest 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.
Virginia's Board for Contractors has no appliance repair license classification, but its gas fitting contracting specialty covers installing, repairing or removing gas piping and appliances attached to real property. Source: 18VAC50-22-30, Definitions of specialty services
In Virginia, you can check a license with the DPOR License Lookup or report a problem to the Office of the Attorney General of Virginia, Consumer Protection Section.
Questions to Ask a Forest Repair Technician
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
Frigidaire Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Forest, VA
What causes heavy frost buildup?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Why is my Frigidaire refrigerator showing a code?
Related Repair Pages for Forest
Frigidaire Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Forest
Nearby Towns Served From Forest
The technicians listed for Forest also cover smaller towns nearby, including Bedford. If you are in one of them, the companies above are your closest Frigidaire ice maker and freezer repair options, and our helpline covers you too.
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.