LG owners in Portland usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. Below are independent repair companies serving Portland, 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 Portland
We found 12 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Portland. 5 list an address in Portland, and other nearby bases include Auburn (2), South Portland (1), and Scarborough (1). No company within 90 miles of Portland 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: Appliance Repair Portland ME, around 1.1 miles out. Across 12 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.0 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Portland. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.1, 1.8, 2.6 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 2 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 5 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 12 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 3 |
Closest matches for Portland: Agren (3.8 miles away, based in South Portland, 4.8 stars from 2,172 reviews, lists Saturday hours); McLaughlin Appliance Sales, Service & Parts (6.4 miles away, based in Scarborough, 4.3 stars from 51 reviews); Metropolitan Services (1.8 miles away, 4.8 stars from 76 reviews); The Appliance Guys (28.3 miles away, based in Auburn, 4.6 stars from 365 reviews).
LG Ice and Freezer Designs
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). Freezer styles include top-freezer refrigerator, double-freezer French door refrigerator, bottom-freezer refrigerator, and counter-depth upright (column) freezer.
Know Your LG Ice Maker
How LG Ice Makers and Freezers Work
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
What LG Says to Check First
- 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?
- Craft Ice maker leaking. Partially close the supply valve, lower the freezer to 0°F or colder and check that the door gasket seals, since high pressure or warm air can cause it. Source: LG USA - LG Refrigerator: Why is the ice tray overfilling with water?
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?
LG Ice Maker and Freezer Codes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| dH | Defrost heating fault: the defrost sensor did not warm up enough within the expected time after defrost began. Source: LG USA - LG Refrigerator Error Codes |
| dS | Defrost temperature sensor fault. Source: LG USA - LG Refrigerator Error Codes |
| FF | Freezer fan motor fault. Source: LG USA - LG Refrigerator Error Codes |
Signs Your LG Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice tastes or smells off
What a Freezer Technician Checks
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Portland and freezer repair in Portland.
Care LG Recommends
- 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
- 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
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:
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- 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?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- When the water filter was last changed
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Portland, ME
Most ice maker calls in Portland 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.
Maine has no general appliance repair license, but installing or servicing propane and natural gas appliances requires a Maine Fuel Board propane and natural gas technician license with an appliance connection and service authorization. Source: Maine Fuel Board - Licensing - Individual Licenses (Maine Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation)
In Maine, you can check a license with the Maine Professional and Financial Regulation Licensee Search or report a problem to the Maine Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Portland
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- How often do you repair LG ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
LG Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Portland, ME
Do you work for LG?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
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Is my LG ice maker worth repairing?
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Write down any code or light your LG display shows and when it appears. It helps a Portland technician bring the right parts.