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 Oakland
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Oakland. 30 of them are based in Oakland itself, and the rest are spread across Alameda (4), Piedmont (2), and Emeryville (2). The farthest listed company is about 5 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Oakland mentions LG by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Nearest on the list: Boes Appliance Repair llc, around 0.9 miles out. Across 28 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 4 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 39 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 5 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 15 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 1.0, 1.1 |
Closest matches for Oakland: Urban Appliance Repair LLC (4.3 miles away, based in Emeryville, 5.0 stars from 54 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Kerenza Appliance Repair (2.0 miles away, 4.7 stars from 795 reviews); General Refrigeration Services Co (3.0 miles away, 5.0 stars from 45 reviews); Appliance Repair (2.9 miles away, based in Piedmont, 3.8 stars from 4 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
LG Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
LG ice makers come in several designs, including Slim SpacePlus ice system, dual ice makers, and Craft Ice (round ice spheres), and each one fails in its own way.
LG Lines Technicians Work On
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'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
- 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?
- 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
Testing or Resetting an LG Ice Maker
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 |
|---|---|
| IF | Ice maker fan fault. 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 |
When to Call for LG Ice Maker Repair
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice clumping in the bucket
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Oakland
Not sure it is an LG problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Oakland and freezer repair in Oakland.
Care LG Recommends
- 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?
- 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.
Budgeting for an LG Ice Maker Repair
An LG ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
What Oakland Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Oakland 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).
Before You Book in Oakland
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
LG Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Oakland, CA
What should I do about an LG error code?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Is this LG customer service?
Do you repair LG standalone freezers too?
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Oakland technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the LG ice maker itself.