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 Gardendale list starts with companies that name LG, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
Independent listings only: Freezer Repair Near Me is not affiliated with or endorsed by LG. If your appliance is still under manufacturer coverage, contact LG directly.
Who Works on LG Ice Makers Near Gardendale
Within 30 miles of Gardendale there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Birmingham (28), Remlap (2), and Bessemer (2). Distances run up to about 20 miles. Of those, 1 mentions LG by name. Nearest on the list: Reliable Appliance Repair, around 7.1 miles out. Across 23 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Gardendale. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listing Saturday hours | 24 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 6 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 56 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 5 |
| Mention LG | 1 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 7.1, 7.4, 7.9 |
Closest matches for Gardendale: Just Cooling Refrigeration LLC (Authorized LG Service Provider) (8.2 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.3 stars from 74 reviews); Lewie's Appliance Sales & Service (9.7 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.9 stars from 2,563 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance Over the Mountain (10.1 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.8 stars from 1,998 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Atlas Appliance Repair (9.7 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.9 stars from 2,483 reviews).
LG Ice and Freezer Designs
LG ice makers come in several designs, including dual ice makers, Craft Ice (round ice spheres), and Slim SpacePlus ice system, and each one fails in its own way. Freezer styles include French door refrigerator (bottom freezer drawer), top-freezer refrigerator, double-freezer French door refrigerator, and counter-depth upright (column) freezer.
LG Lines Technicians Work On
How LG Ice Makers and Freezers Work
Some models flag a water flow sensor fault as gF, which LG says requires service. Source: LG USA - LG Refrigerator: Why is the ice tray overfilling with water?
What LG Says to Check First
- 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
- Frost buildup in freezer. Confirm the freezer and fridge settings, make sure nothing keeps the door from closing and clean or reseat the door gasket, then watch it for 4 to 6 hours. Source: LG USA - LG Refrigerator: Frost Buildup - Freezer Only
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?
LG Ice Maker and Freezer Codes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| FF | Freezer fan motor fault. Source: LG USA - LG Refrigerator Error Codes |
| gF | Water flow sensor fault. Source: LG USA - LG Refrigerator Error Codes |
| IS | Ice maker temperature sensor 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
When to Call for LG Ice Maker Repair
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
What Gets Fixed on a Gardendale Ice Maker Call
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Gardendale and freezer repair in Gardendale.
Keeping an LG Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- Most models default to 0° in the freezer and 37° in the fresh-food section; confirm both settings before looking for other causes of 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.
What LG Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
An LG ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
What to Have Ready for an LG Call
- 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
- Any light, code or message on the display
Local Notes for Gardendale
Most ice maker calls in Gardendale 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.
Before You Book in Gardendale
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- How often do you repair LG ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
LG Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Gardendale, AL
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Also Serving Towns Around Gardendale
LG ice maker and freezer repair for Fultondale is handled by the same companies listed for Gardendale. Each town also has its own freezer repair page with the nearest companies:
Write down any code or light your LG display shows and when it appears. It helps a Gardendale technician bring the right parts.