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 Zion 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, Zion IL
40 repair companies serve Zion from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Waukegan (6), Kenosha (6), and Vernon Hills (4). None of the repair companies near Zion name LG in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. The closest is IyJ Appliance Repairs, about 3.0 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 32 businesses.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 12 |
| Name freezer work | 1 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention ice makers | 1 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.0, 6.3, 6.4 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 10 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 21 |
First up for Zion: Sears Appliance Repair (7.5 miles away, based in Gurnee, 4.5 stars from 448 reviews, lists Saturday hours); IyJ Appliance Repairs (3.0 miles away, based in Beach Park, 4.3 stars from 39 reviews); A Absolute Appliance Repair (15.0 miles away, based in Mundelein, 4.9 stars from 480 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Command Service Center, INC (12.5 miles away, based in Antioch, 5.0 stars from 818 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which LG Ice Maker Do You Have?
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.
Know Your LG Ice Maker
What an LG Technician Deals With
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?
Common LG Ice Maker and Freezer Problems
- Ice maker leaking / tray overfilling. Overfilling is usually a water pressure problem, so check pressure at an outside faucet and adjust the supply valve or add a regulator before running the ice maker test. Source: LG USA - LG Refrigerator: Why is the ice tray overfilling with water?
- 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
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?
Reading an LG Error Code
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| IF | Ice maker fan fault. Source: LG USA - LG Refrigerator Error Codes |
| FF | Freezer fan motor fault. Source: LG USA - LG Refrigerator Error Codes |
| gF | Water flow sensor fault. Source: LG USA - LG Refrigerator Error Codes |
When to Call for LG Ice Maker Repair
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
What Gets Fixed on a Zion Freezer Call
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in Zion and freezer repair in Zion.
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.
Budgeting for an LG Ice Maker Repair
Most LG ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
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
- Any light, code or message on the display
Around Zion
Most ice maker calls in Zion 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 Zion
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
LG Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Zion, IL
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
How do I find a technician who knows LG ice makers?
Can the same technician fix my LG chest or upright freezer?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Related Repair Pages for Zion
LG Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Zion
Also Serving Towns Around Zion
LG ice maker and freezer repair for Winthrop Harbor is handled by the same companies listed for Zion. Each town also has its own freezer repair page with the nearest companies:
Write down any code or light your LG display shows and when it appears. It helps a Zion technician bring the right parts.