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. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions LG and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
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Independent LG Ice Maker Technicians, Oak Forest IL
Within 30 miles of Oak Forest there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Oak Forest, and other nearby bases include Tinley Park (5), Orland Park (5), and Palos Heights (3). The farthest listed company is about 8 miles out. Oak Forest Local Appliance Repair Service is the nearest, roughly 0.3 miles from Oak Forest. No company within 90 miles of Oak Forest mentions LG by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Across 27 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 2.3, 2.4 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 10 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 14 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 37 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 10 |
At the top of the Oak Forest list: Sears Appliance Repair (7.0 miles away, based in Matteson, 4.5 stars from 389 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.9 miles away, based in Orland Park, 4.5 stars from 287 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (7.9 miles away, based in Chicago Ridge, 4.3 stars from 894 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Country Club Hills Appliance Repair Services (3.1 miles away, based in Country Club Hills, 3.3 stars from 6 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
LG Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
LG ice makers come in several designs, including dual ice makers, Slim SpacePlus ice system, and Craft Ice (round ice spheres), and each one fails in its own way. Freezer styles include bottom-freezer refrigerator, counter-depth upright (column) freezer, French door refrigerator (bottom freezer drawer), and double-freezer French door refrigerator.
Know Your LG Ice Maker
What Makes LG Ice Maker Repairs Different
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
- 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
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?
What LG Ice and Freezer Codes Mean
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| dS | Defrost temperature sensor fault. Source: LG USA - LG Refrigerator Error Codes |
| IF | Ice maker fan fault. Source: LG USA - LG Refrigerator Error Codes |
| gF | Water flow sensor fault. Source: LG USA - LG Refrigerator Error Codes |
Signs Your LG Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Oak Forest
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Oak Forest and freezer repair in Oak Forest.
Care LG Recommends
- 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:
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What to Have Ready for an LG Call
- Any light, code or message on the display
- When the water filter was last changed
- Whether the water dispenser still works
Local Notes for Oak Forest
Most ice maker calls in Oak Forest 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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Hiring a Repair Company in Oak Forest
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
LG Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Oak Forest, IL
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LG Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Oak Forest
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Oak Forest technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the LG ice maker itself.