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 Newington 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 Newington
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Newington. The rest are spread across Springfield (12), Alexandria (10), and Lorton (4). Distances run up to about 7 miles. No company within 90 miles of Newington mentions Frigidaire by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Nearest on the list: Vision Appliance Repair, around 0.5 miles out. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Newington. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 15 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 0.5, 0.6 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 24 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 45 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 15 |
Closest matches for Newington: Alliance Appliance Services LLC... (2.6 miles away, based in Springfield, 5.0 stars from 502 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Alexandria VA - Appliance Surgeon (6.7 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 466 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Care (6.7 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 844 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ProTech Appliance Repair Inc (2.5 miles away, based in Lorton, 4.9 stars from 139 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 top-freezer refrigerator, upright freezer, side-by-side refrigerator, and convertible chest freezer (freezer or refrigerator mode).
Know Your Frigidaire Ice Maker
How Frigidaire Ice Makers and Freezers Work
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
- 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice clumping in the bucket
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Newington
Not sure it is a Frigidaire problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Newington and freezer repair in Newington.
Keeping a Frigidaire Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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)
- 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.
Frigidaire Repair Cost Ranges
Most Frigidaire ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Deep freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Before the Technician Arrives
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- When the water filter was last changed
What Newington Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Newington 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Newington
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- 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?
Frigidaire Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Newington, VA
How do I find a technician who knows Frigidaire ice makers?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
What should I do about a Frigidaire error code?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
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Write down any code or light your Frigidaire display shows and when it appears. It helps a Newington technician bring the right parts.