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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LG Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near La Porte
Our data shows 24 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of La Porte. 1 of them are based in La Porte itself, and other nearby bases include South Bend (14), Valparaiso (3), and Michigan City (2). No company within 90 miles of La Porte mentions LG by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Greer Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.9 miles from La Porte. The 24 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
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.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 24 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 10.2, 10.8 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 14 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 4 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 4 |
First up for La Porte: Sears Appliance Repair (10.8 miles away, based in Michigan City, 4.6 stars from 185 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Pros LLC (25.2 miles away, based in South Bend, 4.5 stars from 60 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hiscox Service Inc (18.6 miles away, based in Chesterton, 4.0 stars from 70 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (19.0 miles away, based in Valparaiso, 4.4 stars from 312 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
LG Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
Know which LG ice maker you have before you call: LG sells Slim SpacePlus ice system, dual ice makers, and Craft Ice (round ice spheres). On the freezer side, LG sells bottom-freezer refrigerator, top-freezer refrigerator, side-by-side refrigerator, and double-freezer French door refrigerator.
LG Ice and Freezer Features
What Makes LG Ice Maker Repairs Different
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?
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?
LG Symptoms and First Checks
- 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
- 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
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 |
|---|---|
| dS | Defrost temperature sensor fault. Source: LG USA - LG Refrigerator Error Codes |
| gF | Water flow sensor fault. Source: LG USA - LG Refrigerator Error Codes |
| FF | Freezer fan motor fault. Source: LG USA - LG Refrigerator Error Codes |
When to Call for LG Ice Maker Repair
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
What a Freezer Technician Checks
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in La Porte and freezer repair in La Porte.
Keeping an LG Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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
- 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
Brand guides: LG Ice Maker Not Working: Causes and Fixes, LG Freezer Not Freezing: What to Check.
What LG Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing an LG refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- 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?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator 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
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- Any light, code or message on the display
Around La Porte
Most ice maker calls in La Porte 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 Indiana, you can check a license with the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency License Verification or report a problem to the Indiana Attorney General Consumer Protection Division.
Before You Book in La Porte
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- How often do you repair LG ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
LG Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: La Porte, IN
How do I reset my ice maker?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Do you repair LG standalone freezers too?
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Write down any code or light your LG display shows and when it appears. It helps a La Porte technician bring the right parts.