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. The Malibu list starts with companies that name LG, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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Independent LG Ice Maker Technicians, Malibu CA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Malibu. 1 of them are based in Malibu itself, and other nearby bases include Thousand Oaks (13), Calabasas (10), and Westlake Village (6). The farthest listed company is about 13 miles out. 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: Topline Appliance Repair Agoura Hills, around 7.6 miles out. Across 30 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.9 stars.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 19 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 8 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 42 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 7.6, 7.6, 7.7 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 8 |
At the top of the Malibu list: Omar Appliance LG & Samsung Repair Service (27.4 miles away, based in Los Angeles, 4.9 stars from 153 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ABS Appliance Repair LG & Thermador (22.0 miles away, based in Van Nuys, 5.0 stars from 23 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Akaya Appliance LG & Samsung Repair Service. (25.4 miles away, based in Los Angeles, 4.9 stars from 48 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ABS Samsung & LG Appliance Repair (27.3 miles away, based in Los Angeles, 5.0 stars from 44 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
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. Freezer styles include French door refrigerator (bottom freezer drawer), counter-depth upright (column) freezer, double-freezer French door refrigerator, and top-freezer refrigerator.
Know Your LG Ice Maker
How LG Ice Makers and Freezers Work
Ice that builds up at the bottom of the freezer usually means a blocked freezer drain, so defrost water refreezes instead of reaching the drain tray. Source: LG USA - LG Refrigerator: Troubleshooting Ice Buildup in an LG Refrigerator
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?
What LG Says to Check First
- 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?
- Ice maker frozen / ice buildup. Ice forming at the bottom of the freezer points to a blocked drain, so unplug the unit and leave the doors open until all the ice melts, which can take one to three days. Source: LG USA - LG Refrigerator: Troubleshooting Ice Buildup in an LG Refrigerator
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?
LG Ice Maker and Freezer Codes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| FF | Freezer fan motor fault. Source: LG USA - LG Refrigerator Error Codes |
| IF | Ice maker fan fault. Source: LG USA - LG Refrigerator Error Codes |
| IS | Ice maker temperature sensor fault. Source: LG USA - LG Refrigerator Error Codes |
LG Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
- Compressor hums but will not start
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Malibu
Not sure it is an LG problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Malibu and freezer repair in Malibu.
Care LG Recommends
- 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
- 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
Brand guides: LG Ice Maker Not Working: Causes and Fixes, LG Freezer Not Freezing: What to Check.
LG Repair Cost Ranges
An LG ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Deep freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Any light, code or message on the display
- When the water filter was last changed
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
What Malibu Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Malibu 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).
Questions to Ask a Malibu Repair Technician
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
LG Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Malibu, CA
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Which Malibu technicians work on LG?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Malibu, CA
LG Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Malibu
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Malibu technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the LG ice maker itself.