Most LG ice maker and freezer repairs in Boise involve the same few systems: water supply and the inlet valve, the ice maker assembly, fans, the defrost system and the controls. The Boise 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, Boise ID
40 repair companies serve Boise from within 30 miles. 22 list an address in Boise, and other nearby bases include Nampa (8), Meridian (6), and Eagle (2). The closest is Western Boise Appliance Repair, about 0.2 miles away. No company within 90 miles of Boise mentions LG by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The 37 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Boise. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 30 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 19 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 13 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 14 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 0.8, 0.9 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 49 |
| Mention ice makers | 1 |
The leading options for Boise are Murf's Appliance Repair (2.1 miles away, 4.5 stars from 89 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.4 miles away, 4.5 stars from 201 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Western Boise Appliance Repair (0.2 miles away, 4.9 stars from 84 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Southwest Idaho (18.2 miles away, based in Nampa, 4.9 stars from 1,198 reviews).
LG Ice and Freezer Designs
Know which LG ice maker you have before you call: LG sells Craft Ice (round ice spheres), dual ice makers, and Slim SpacePlus ice system. On the freezer side, LG sells top-freezer refrigerator, French door refrigerator (bottom freezer drawer), counter-depth upright (column) freezer, and double-freezer French door refrigerator.
LG Ice and Freezer Features
How LG Ice Makers and Freezers Work
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?
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
What LG Says to Check First
- 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
- 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
Reading an LG Error Code
| 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 |
| IF | Ice maker fan 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
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in Boise and freezer repair in Boise.
Care LG Recommends
- 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
- Most models default to 0° in the freezer and 37° in the fresh-food section; confirm both settings before looking for other causes of 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
Price the repair before replacing an LG refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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?
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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 ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
Around Boise
Most ice maker calls in Boise 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.
Idaho's Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses does not list appliance repair as a licensed profession; gas piping and gas appliance work falls under the state's HVAC licensing, which includes specialty licenses for those trades. Source: Is My Profession Licensed? - Idaho DOPL
In Idaho, you can check a license with the Idaho DOPL Search for a License or Registration or report a problem to the Idaho Attorney General Consumer Protection Division.
Before You Book in Boise
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- How often do you repair LG ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
LG Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Boise, ID
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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.