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 Tampa, with those that mention LG first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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Independent LG Ice Maker Technicians, Tampa FL
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Tampa. 36 list an address in Tampa, and other nearby bases include Brandon (3) and Temple Terrace (1). Of those, 1 mentions LG by name. Seminole Heights Restaurant Equipment Repair LLC is the nearest, roughly 0.3 miles from Tampa. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 36 businesses.
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| Mention LG | 1 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 39 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 28 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 1.8, 2.2 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 18 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 17 |
At the top of the Tampa list: Appliances Fix & Care LLC (8.2 miles away, 4.9 stars from 270 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Tampa Bay (4.0 miles away, 4.8 stars from 1,502 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hartman's Appliance Repair Tampa (2.7 miles away, 4.8 stars from 263 reviews); Appliances Plus Solutions (6.6 miles away, 4.9 stars from 65 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
LG Ice and Freezer Features
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?
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
- 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
- Craft Ice maker leaking. Partially close the supply valve, lower the freezer to 0°F or colder and check that the door gasket seals, since high pressure or warm air can cause it. Source: LG USA - LG Refrigerator: Why is the ice tray overfilling with water?
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?
Reading an LG Error Code
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| dS | Defrost temperature sensor fault. Source: LG USA - LG Refrigerator Error Codes |
| IS | Ice maker temperature sensor fault. Source: LG USA - LG Refrigerator Error Codes |
| FS | Freezer 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
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
What Gets Fixed on a Tampa Freezer Call
Not sure it is an LG problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Tampa and freezer repair in Tampa.
Owner Care for LG Ice Makers
- 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?
- 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:
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- 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
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Tampa, FL
Most ice maker calls in Tampa 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.
Florida's construction licensing guidance says that paid work such as installing a dishwasher connected to drinking water or replacing a water heater requires a licensed contractor, and that a local business tax receipt or certificate of competency may also apply; it does not describe a separate state appliance repair license. Source: DBPR License Requirements and Exemptions (Construction Industry Licensing Board), posted by Columbia County
In Florida, you can check a license with the DBPR Verify a License (MyFloridaLicense.com) or report a problem to the Florida Attorney General, Office of Citizen Services / Consumer Protection.
Before You Book in Tampa
- 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?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
LG Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Tampa, FL
How do I find a technician who knows LG ice makers?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Can the same technician fix my LG chest or upright freezer?
What should I do about an LG error code?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Tampa
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Tampa technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the LG ice maker itself.