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 Joliet 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, Joliet IL
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Joliet. 16 list an address in Joliet, and other nearby bases include Plainfield (8), Naperville (4), and Shorewood (2). No company within 90 miles of Joliet mentions LG by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The closest is A Johnston Appliance Repair Services, about 2.0 miles away. The 31 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
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| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 6 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.0, 2.0, 2.0 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 6 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 36 |
First up for Joliet: NextFix Appliance Repair And Service, Inc (6.1 miles away, based in Plainfield, 4.9 stars from 91 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.0 miles away, 4.6 stars from 295 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.5 miles away, based in Plainfield, 4.4 stars from 189 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Stars (12.3 miles away, based in Naperville, 5.0 stars from 3 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
LG Ice and Freezer Designs
LG ice makers come in several designs, including Craft Ice (round ice spheres), Slim SpacePlus ice system, and dual ice makers, and each one fails in its own way. Freezer styles include double-freezer French door refrigerator, side-by-side refrigerator, French door refrigerator (bottom freezer drawer), and top-freezer refrigerator.
Know Your LG Ice Maker
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?
Common LG Ice Maker and Freezer Problems
- 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 frozen / ice buildup. Ice forming at the bottom of the freezer points to a blocked drain, so unplug the unit and leave the doors open until all the ice melts, which can take one to three days. Source: LG USA - LG Refrigerator: Troubleshooting Ice Buildup in an LG Refrigerator
LG Ice Maker and Freezer Codes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| gF | Water flow sensor fault. Source: LG USA - LG Refrigerator Error Codes |
| IS | Ice maker temperature sensor fault. Source: LG USA - LG Refrigerator Error Codes |
| dS | Defrost temperature sensor fault. Source: LG USA - LG Refrigerator Error Codes |
Signs Your LG Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Joliet
Not sure it is an LG problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Joliet and freezer repair in Joliet.
Keeping an LG Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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
- 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.
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?
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- When the water filter was last changed
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Joliet, IL
Most ice maker calls in Joliet 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.
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How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Joliet
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
LG Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Joliet, IL
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Joliet technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the LG ice maker itself.