An LG ice maker shares its basic needs with every other ice maker, cold air, water and a working mechanism, but where it sits, how it is reset and the codes it shows are specific to the brand and model. Below are independent repair companies serving Bethesda, with those that mention LG first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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.
LG Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Bethesda
40 repair companies serve Bethesda from within 30 miles. 13 of them are based in Bethesda itself, and other nearby bases include Washington (6), Rockville (5), and Silver Spring (4). No company within 90 miles of Bethesda mentions LG by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Nearest on the list: ABV Appliance Repair, around 0.9 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 30 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Bethesda. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 5 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 1.0, 1.0 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 5 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
The leading options for Bethesda are ABV Appliance Repair (0.9 miles away, 4.8 stars from 542 reviews, lists Saturday hours); InterTech Appliance Repair (2.1 miles away, 4.9 stars from 120 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Bettar Appliance Master (3.8 miles away, based in Kensington, 4.4 stars from 140 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (3.0 miles away, 4.5 stars from 602 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your LG Ice Maker
What Makes LG Ice Maker Repairs Different
Ice that builds up at the bottom of the freezer usually means a blocked freezer drain, so defrost water refreezes instead of reaching the drain tray. Source: LG USA - LG Refrigerator: Troubleshooting Ice Buildup in an LG Refrigerator
Depending on the model, the ice maker is switched by a power switch on its left side or by an Ice On/Off control on the panel, which may need the control lock released first. Source: LG USA - LG Refrigerator: Why is my refrigerator not making ice?
What LG Says to Check First
- 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
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 |
|---|---|
| FS | Freezer temperature sensor fault. Source: LG USA - LG Refrigerator Error Codes |
| dS | Defrost temperature sensor fault. Source: LG USA - LG Refrigerator Error Codes |
| IS | Ice maker temperature sensor fault. Source: LG USA - LG Refrigerator Error Codes |
LG smart refrigerators include Smart Diagnosis self-diagnostic tools, and Wi-Fi models can run diagnostics through the LG ThinQ app. Source: LG USA - InstaView Refrigerators
Signs Your LG Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
What a Freezer Technician Checks
Not sure it is an LG problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Bethesda and freezer repair in Bethesda.
Care LG Recommends
- 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
- 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.
Budgeting for an LG Ice Maker Repair
Price the repair before replacing an LG refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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
- When the water filter was last changed
- Any light, code or message on the display
- Whether the water dispenser still works
Local Notes for Bethesda
Most ice maker calls in Bethesda 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.
Maryland does not issue a separate appliance repair license; the Maryland Board of Plumbing licenses plumbers, natural gas fitters and propane gas fitters, whose trades cover gas connections. Source: License Requirements - Maryland Board of Plumbing (Maryland Department of Labor)
In Maryland, you can check a license with the Maryland Department of Labor occupational license search (Board of Plumbing) or report a problem to the Maryland Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division.
Before You Book in Bethesda
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- 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: Bethesda, MD
Can the same technician fix my LG chest or upright freezer?
Which Bethesda technicians work on LG?
Why is my LG refrigerator showing a code?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
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LG Ice Maker & Freezer Repair in Nearby Cities
LG Ice Maker & Freezer Repair for Towns Near Bethesda
LG ice maker and freezer repair for Friendship Heights Village and Chevy Chase is handled by the same companies listed for Bethesda. Each town also has its own freezer repair page with the nearest companies:
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Bethesda technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the LG ice maker itself.