LG owners in Lowell usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. The Lowell list starts with companies that name LG, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
Freezer Repair Near Me is independent and not affiliated with LG. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair LG ice makers and freezers along with other brands.
Independent LG Ice Maker Technicians, Lowell MA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Lowell. 5 list an address in Lowell, and other nearby bases include Nashua (5), Lawrence (5), and Wilmington (3). Distances run up to about 16 miles. None of the repair companies near Lowell name LG in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. A1 Appliance is the nearest, roughly 0.4 miles from Lowell. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 32 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lowell. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 13 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 12 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 1.1, 1.2 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 26 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
The leading options for Lowell are Sears Appliance Repair (7.2 miles away, based in Nashua, 4.5 stars from 185 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (12.0 miles away, based in Burlington, 4.3 stars from 254 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Same Day Service Company., Inc. (11.9 miles away, based in Woburn, 4.9 stars from 619 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Boston & Cambridge Appliance Repair, Inc. (15.6 miles away, based in Stoneham, 4.3 stars from 56 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
LG Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
LG ice makers come in several designs, including Craft Ice (round ice spheres), dual ice makers, and Slim SpacePlus ice system, and each one fails in its own way. Freezer styles include double-freezer French door refrigerator, French door refrigerator (bottom freezer drawer), top-freezer refrigerator, and counter-depth upright (column) freezer.
LG Lines Technicians Work On
What an LG Technician Deals With
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
- 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
- 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?
Reading an LG Error Code
| 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 |
| FS | Freezer temperature sensor fault. Source: LG USA - LG Refrigerator Error Codes |
Signs Your LG Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice tastes or smells off
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Lowell
Not sure it is an LG problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Lowell and freezer repair in Lowell.
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
- 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
An LG ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
What Lowell Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Lowell 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.
Massachusetts does not issue a separate appliance repair license; running fuel gas piping to appliances and installing their vent piping is gas fitting work that requires a license from the Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters. Source: Plumbers and gas fitters consumer fact sheet (Mass.gov)
In Massachusetts, you can check a license with the Massachusetts Division of Occupational Licensure eLIPSE license verification portal or report a problem to the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office, Consumer Advocacy and Response Division.
Hiring a Repair Company in Lowell
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
LG Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Lowell, MA
How do I find a technician who knows LG ice makers?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Is my LG ice maker worth repairing?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Lowell, MA
LG Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Lowell
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Lowell technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the LG ice maker itself.