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 Athens list starts with companies that name LG, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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Who Works on LG Ice Makers Near Athens
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Athens. 7 of them are based in Athens itself, and other nearby bases include Winder (5), Monroe (3), and Auburn (3). Distances run up to about 30 miles. None of the repair companies near Athens name LG in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Carters Food Service Equipment is the nearest, roughly 1.9 miles from Athens. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 35 businesses.
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| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 9 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 22 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 24 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 40 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 8 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.9, 2.2, 3.0 |
The leading options for Athens are Athens Appliance Repair (2.2 miles away, 5.0 stars from 1,341 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Athens (6.5 miles away, based in Watkinsville, 4.9 stars from 457 reviews); Northeast GA Appliance Repair (6.4 miles away, based in Hull, 4.9 stars from 36 reviews); Appliance Repair Solution of Atlanta, LLC (19.5 miles away, based in Winder, 4.8 stars from 316 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your LG Ice Maker
What Makes LG Ice Maker Repairs Different
Some models flag a water flow sensor fault as gF, which LG says requires service. Source: LG USA - LG Refrigerator: Why is the ice tray overfilling with water?
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
- 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
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?
What LG Ice and Freezer Codes Mean
| 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 |
| FS | Freezer temperature sensor fault. Source: LG USA - LG Refrigerator Error Codes |
| dS | Defrost 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
LG Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
Not sure it is an LG problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Athens and freezer repair in Athens.
Owner Care for LG Ice Makers
- 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.
What LG Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing an LG refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- 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?
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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- When the water filter was last changed
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
What Athens Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Athens 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.
Georgia has no appliance repair license; the Secretary of State's construction-related licensing boards cover conditioned air, electrical, plumbing, low voltage, utility and residential/general contractors, with no separate appliance category. Source: Georgia Licensing Boards (Georgia Secretary of State)
In Georgia, you can check a license with the Georgia Secretary of State Licensing Division License Lookup or report a problem to the Georgia Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division.
Hiring a Repair Company in Athens
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- 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: Athens, GA
Is this LG customer service?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Do you repair LG standalone freezers too?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Athens, GA
LG Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Athens
LG Ice Maker & Freezer Repair for Towns Near Athens
Live outside Athens? The same LG ice maker and freezer repair technicians serve Elberton. See each town's own freezer repair listings below.
Write down any code or light your LG display shows and when it appears. It helps a Athens technician bring the right parts.