Frigidaire owners in Des Moines usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Frigidaire and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
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Who Works on Frigidaire Ice Makers Near Des Moines
40 repair companies serve Des Moines from within 30 miles. 1 of them are based in Des Moines itself, and other nearby bases include Kent (13), Auburn (9), and Tukwila (3). Distances run up to about 8 miles. None of the repair companies near Des Moines name Frigidaire in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. SmartFix Hub Co. is the nearest, roughly 2.7 miles from Des Moines. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 31 businesses.
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| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.7, 3.0, 3.0 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 35 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 21 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 10 |
First up for Des Moines: HotWire Furnace, Air Conditioning & Appliance Repair Tacoma (7.5 miles away, based in Tacoma, 4.9 stars from 470 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Expert Appliance Repair (7.6 miles away, based in Seattle, 5.0 stars from 1,139 reviews); Appliances Repair Solutions (7.1 miles away, based in Auburn, 4.9 stars from 62 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Luwa Luxury Appliance Services Seattle (5.2 miles away, based in Auburn, 4.6 stars from 117 reviews).
Frigidaire Lines Technicians Work On
What a Frigidaire Technician Deals With
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
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
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 maker leaking. Pull the unit out and check the water connections and valve at the back for moisture, then make sure the water filter is seated and not cracked. Source: Frigidaire - Refrigerator Water Leaks
What Frigidaire Ice and Freezer Codes Mean
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| PF | Power failure alert after an outage or surge. Source: Frigidaire - Refrigerator Error Codes and Alarms Guide |
| 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 |
| 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
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Des Moines
Not sure it is a Frigidaire problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Des Moines and freezer repair in Des Moines.
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
- 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.
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 dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Before the Technician Arrives
- When the water filter was last changed
- Any light, code or message on the display
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
Local Notes for Des Moines
Most ice maker calls in Des Moines 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.
Washington's Department of Labor & Industries issues an appliance repair (07D) specialty electrician certificate that covers like-for-like repair and replacement of self-contained appliances such as ovens on an unchanged circuit, but excludes branch-circuit wiring and plumbing work. Source: WAC 296-46B-920, Electrical/telecommunications license/certificate types and scope of work
In Washington, you can check a license with the L&I Verify a Contractor, Tradesperson or Business or report a problem to the Washington State Office of the Attorney General, Consumer Protection.
Questions to Ask a Des Moines Repair Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Frigidaire Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Des Moines, WA
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
Do you work for Frigidaire?
Which Des Moines technicians work on Frigidaire?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Des Moines technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the Frigidaire ice maker itself.