If your LG ice maker has stopped making ice, the ice compartment has frozen over or the freezer is running warm, the technician you call should know the model line. Below are independent repair companies serving Alum Rock, with those that mention LG first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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Who Works on LG Ice Makers Near Alum Rock
Within 30 miles of Alum Rock there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across San Jose (32) and Milpitas (8). Nearest on the list: San Jose Appliance Repair, around 0.7 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Alum Rock mentions LG by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The 28 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
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| Listed as refrigerator repair | 7 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 1.6, 1.9 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 7 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 11 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 51 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
At the top of the Alum Rock list: Speedy Appliance Repair (5.3 miles away, based in Milpitas, 4.9 stars from 151 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (5.1 miles away, based in Milpitas, 4.3 stars from 79 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.9 miles away, based in San Jose, 4.4 stars from 122 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.1 miles away, based in San Jose, 4.3 stars from 121 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
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 bottom-freezer refrigerator, double-freezer French door refrigerator, French door refrigerator (bottom freezer drawer), and counter-depth upright (column) freezer.
LG Ice and Freezer Features
How LG Ice Makers and Freezers Work
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 Symptoms and First Checks
- 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
Before You Call: The LG Reset
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 |
|---|---|
| dH | Defrost heating fault: the defrost sensor did not warm up enough within the expected time after defrost began. Source: LG USA - LG Refrigerator Error Codes |
| gF | Water flow sensor fault. Source: LG USA - LG Refrigerator Error Codes |
| FS | Freezer temperature sensor fault. Source: LG USA - LG Refrigerator Error Codes |
Signs Your LG Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice tastes or smells off
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Alum Rock
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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
Price the repair before replacing an LG refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Deep freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- When the water filter was last changed
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- Whether the water dispenser still works
What Alum Rock Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Alum Rock 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.
California requires businesses that repair major home appliances such as refrigerators, ranges, dishwashers, washers and dryers for pay to register with the Bureau of Household Goods and Services as Major Home Appliance Service Dealers, including out-of-state providers serving California customers. Source: Application for Registration (Electronic and Appliance Repair Dealers) - Bureau of Household Goods and Services
In California, you can check a license with the CSLB Check a License or report a problem to the California Attorney General, Public Inquiry Unit (consumer complaint against a business).
Hiring a Repair Company in Alum Rock
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- How often do you repair LG ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
LG Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Alum Rock, CA
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
Why is my LG refrigerator showing a code?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Is my LG ice maker worth repairing?
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LG ice maker and freezer repair for East Foothills is handled by the same companies listed for Alum Rock. Each town also has its own freezer repair page with the nearest companies:
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Alum Rock technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the LG ice maker itself.