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 Elmwood Park list starts with companies that name LG, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with LG, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Independent LG Ice Maker Technicians, Elmwood Park IL
Within 30 miles of Elmwood Park there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 3 of them are based in Elmwood Park itself, and the rest are spread across Chicago (17), Oak Park (7), and Melrose Park (3). Distances run up to about 5 miles. None of the repair companies near Elmwood Park name LG in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Nearest on the list: Fair Elmwood Park Appliance Repair, around 0.3 miles out. The 38 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Elmwood Park. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listing Saturday hours | 47 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 12 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 19 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 0.3, 0.5 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 13 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
At the top of the Elmwood Park list: Fuse Service HVAC and Appliance Repair (4.3 miles away, based in Chicago, 5.0 stars from 63 reviews, lists Saturday hours); IVAN Appliance Repairs (0.5 miles away, 4.7 stars from 295 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (1.4 miles away, based in Melrose Park, 4.7 stars from 176 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Platinum Services (1.2 miles away, based in Chicago, 4.4 stars from 49 reviews).
LG Ice and Freezer Designs
Know which LG ice maker you have before you call: LG sells dual ice makers, Craft Ice (round ice spheres), and Slim SpacePlus ice system.
LG Lines Technicians Work On
How LG Ice Makers and Freezers Work
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?
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?
What LG Says to Check First
- 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
- 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
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?
What LG Ice and Freezer Codes Mean
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| gF | Water flow sensor fault. Source: LG USA - LG Refrigerator Error Codes |
| IF | Ice maker fan 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
Signs Your LG Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice tastes or smells off
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
What Gets Fixed on a Elmwood Park Freezer Call
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in Elmwood Park and freezer repair in Elmwood Park.
Owner Care for LG Ice Makers
- 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
- 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.
Budgeting for an LG Ice Maker Repair
Price the repair before replacing an LG refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- 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?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What to Have Ready for an LG Call
- When the water filter was last changed
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Elmwood Park, IL
Most ice maker calls in Elmwood Park 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.
In Illinois, you can check a license with the Illinois Department of Public Health Plumber License Search or report a problem to the Illinois Attorney General Consumer Fraud Bureau.
Before You Book in Elmwood Park
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- 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: Elmwood Park, IL
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Which Elmwood Park technicians work on LG?
What causes heavy frost buildup?
Can the same technician fix my LG chest or upright freezer?
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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.