An LG 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 Chelsea list starts with companies that name LG, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
Freezer Repair Near Me is independent and not affiliated with LG. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair LG ice makers and freezers along with other brands.
Independent LG Ice Maker Technicians, Chelsea AL
40 repair companies serve Chelsea from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Birmingham (26), Pelham (4), and Hoover (2). None of the companies within 30 miles mention LG by name, so we include matching companies from a longer drive plus the nearest appliance repair companies. Nearest on the list: Appliance Mechanic LLC, around 5.5 miles out. The 23 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Chelsea. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listing Saturday hours | 23 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 5.5, 7.1, 7.6 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 56 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 6 |
| Mention LG | 1 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 5 |
First up for Chelsea: Just Cooling Refrigeration LLC (Authorized LG Service Provider) (19.0 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.3 stars from 74 reviews); Lewie's Appliance Sales & Service (16.9 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.9 stars from 2,563 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance Over the Mountain (17.9 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.8 stars from 1,998 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Mechanic LLC (5.5 miles away, based in Birmingham, 5.0 stars from 1,097 reviews).
LG Ice and Freezer Designs
Know which LG ice maker you have before you call: LG sells Slim SpacePlus ice system, Craft Ice (round ice spheres), and dual ice makers. Freezer styles include French door refrigerator (bottom freezer drawer), top-freezer refrigerator, side-by-side refrigerator, and bottom-freezer refrigerator.
LG Lines Technicians Work On
What Makes LG Ice Maker Repairs Different
The ice maker needs the freezer below 19°F to make any ice, and LG recommends -4°F or colder for steady production. Source: LG USA - LG Refrigerator: Why is my refrigerator not making ice?
LG's ice makers run at 20 to 120 psi (40 to 120 psi on filtered models); the fill valve relies on pressure to snap shut, so low pressure can let it drip and overfill the tray, while high pressure calls for a regulator. Source: LG USA - LG Refrigerator: Why is the ice tray overfilling with water?
LG Symptoms and First Checks
- Craft Ice maker leaking. Partially close the supply valve, lower the freezer to 0°F or colder and check that the door gasket seals, since high pressure or warm air can cause it. Source: LG USA - LG Refrigerator: Why is the ice tray overfilling with water?
- Ice maker not making ice. Lower the freezer setting, confirm the ice maker is switched on and the panel is unlocked, then allow 24 hours. Source: LG USA - If Your LG Refrigerator Is Not Making Ice or Not Making Enough
The LG Ice Maker Test
On ice makers with a tray, press and hold the test button under the tray for about three seconds (models without a tray use a paper clip through the access hole) until the tray or arms turn, with a towel underneath; a new install allows only one test in the first two hours. Source: LG USA - LG Refrigerator: Why is my refrigerator not making ice?
Reading an LG Error Code
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| dS | Defrost temperature sensor fault. Source: LG USA - LG Refrigerator Error Codes |
| FS | Freezer temperature sensor fault. Source: LG USA - LG Refrigerator Error Codes |
| IF | Ice maker fan fault. Source: LG USA - LG Refrigerator Error Codes |
LG smart refrigerators include Smart Diagnosis self-diagnostic tools, and Wi-Fi models can run diagnostics through the LG ThinQ app. Source: LG USA - InstaView Refrigerators
LG Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
What a Freezer Technician Checks
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Chelsea and freezer repair in Chelsea.
Care LG Recommends
- Clean the door gaskets with warm water or mild detergent and keep food from blocking the doors, since leaky seals cause freezer frost. Source: LG USA - LG Refrigerator: Frost Buildup - Freezer Only
- Replace the water filter if it has been in use longer than six months, and run about 2.5 gallons through the dispenser afterward to purge air. Source: LG USA - If Your LG Refrigerator Is Not Making Ice or Not Making Enough
Brand guides: LG Ice Maker Not Working: Causes and Fixes, LG Freezer Not Freezing: What to Check.
LG Repair Cost Ranges
Most LG ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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
- When the water filter was last changed
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- Whether the water dispenser still works
Local Notes for Chelsea
Most ice maker calls in Chelsea 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.
Alabama does not issue a separate appliance repair license, and the state's heating, air conditioning and refrigeration contractor law expressly excludes work on household appliances, residential refrigerators and ice machines. Source: Code of Alabama 1975, Section 34-31-18 et seq. (Alabama Board of Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Contractors)
In Alabama, you can check a license with the Alabama Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board Individual Licensee Search or report a problem to the Alabama Attorney General's Office, Consumer Interest Division.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Chelsea
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
LG Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Chelsea, AL
Is this LG customer service?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
How do I find a technician who knows LG ice makers?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Chelsea, AL
More LG Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Pages Nearby
LG Ice Maker & Freezer Repair for Towns Near Chelsea
Live outside Chelsea? The same LG ice maker and freezer repair technicians serve Highland Lakes. See each town's own freezer repair listings below.
Write down any code or light your LG display shows and when it appears. It helps a Chelsea technician bring the right parts.