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. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions LG and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with LG, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Who Works on LG Ice Makers Near Isla Vista
We found 20 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Isla Vista. Other nearby bases include Santa Barbara (11), Goleta (5), and Montecito (3). Distances run up to about 19 miles. The closest is Mission Appliance Service, about 2.1 miles away. No company within 30 miles of Isla Vista names LG in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. Across 19 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Isla Vista. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 3 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 20 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.1, 2.1, 2.2 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 3 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 9 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 5 |
First up for Isla Vista: ABS Appliance Repair LG & Thermador (81.4 miles away, based in Van Nuys, 5.0 stars from 23 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Akaya Appliance LG & Samsung Repair Service. (88.8 miles away, based in Los Angeles, 4.9 stars from 48 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Superman Appliance Repair (8.8 miles away, based in Santa Barbara, 5.0 stars from 91 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Yost Appliance (6.7 miles away, based in Santa Barbara, 4.5 stars from 76 reviews).
LG Ice and Freezer Designs
LG ice makers come in several designs, including dual ice makers, Slim SpacePlus ice system, and Craft Ice (round ice spheres), and each one fails in its own way.
LG Lines Technicians Work On
What Makes LG Ice Maker Repairs Different
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?
Common LG Ice Maker and Freezer Problems
- Water or ice at the bottom of the freezer. Defrost water may be bypassing the drain tray, so unplug the unit, leave the doors open until all ice melts, then restart it. Source: LG USA - LG Refrigerator Troubleshooting: Leaking Inside My LG Refrigerator
- Ice maker leaking / tray overfilling. Overfilling is usually a water pressure problem, so check pressure at an outside faucet and adjust the supply valve or add a regulator before running the ice maker test. Source: LG USA - LG Refrigerator: Why is the ice tray overfilling with water?
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 |
|---|---|
| IF | Ice maker fan fault. Source: LG USA - LG Refrigerator Error Codes |
| FF | Freezer fan motor fault. Source: LG USA - LG Refrigerator Error Codes |
| 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 |
Signs Your LG Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in Isla Vista and freezer repair in Isla Vista.
Keeping an LG Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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
- For steady ice production, set the freezer to -4°F or colder and allow 24 hours after a change. Source: LG USA - LG Refrigerator: Why is my refrigerator not making ice?
Brand guides: LG Ice Maker Not Working: Causes and Fixes, LG Freezer Not Freezing: What to Check.
LG Repair Cost Ranges
Price the repair before replacing an LG refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer 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 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
Around Isla Vista
Most ice maker calls in Isla Vista 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).
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Isla Vista
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
LG Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Isla Vista, CA
Do you work for LG?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Can the same technician fix my LG chest or upright freezer?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Isla Vista, CA
LG Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Isla Vista
Before you call, find the model and serial number on your LG refrigerator or freezer, usually on a label inside the fresh-food section or the freezer door frame. A technician who knows the model can often tell you on the phone what the first visit will involve.