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 Waterville 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.
Who Works on LG Ice Makers Near Waterville
16 repair companies serve Waterville from within 60 miles. 1 of them are based in Waterville itself, and other nearby bases include Auburn (3), Bangor (2), and Chelsea (1). Distances run up to about 57 miles. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 2.0 miles away. No company within 90 miles of Waterville mentions LG by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 16 businesses. Waterville is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Waterville. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 9 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 6 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.0, 16.0, 22.4 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 4 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 16 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 4 |
Closest matches for Waterville: Sears Appliance Repair (2.0 miles away, 4.5 stars from 26 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (40.1 miles away, based in Auburn, 4.4 stars from 522 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Thermador Group (16.0 miles away, based in Chelsea, 4.9 stars from 27 reviews, lists Saturday hours); The Appliance Guys (41.9 miles away, based in Auburn, 4.6 stars from 365 reviews).
Which LG Ice Maker Do You Have?
Know which LG ice maker you have before you call: LG sells Craft Ice (round ice spheres), Slim SpacePlus ice system, and dual ice makers. On the freezer side, LG sells French door refrigerator (bottom freezer drawer), counter-depth upright (column) freezer, side-by-side refrigerator, and top-freezer refrigerator.
Know Your LG Ice Maker
How LG Ice Makers and Freezers Work
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
- 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
- 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?
What LG Ice and Freezer Codes Mean
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| IS | Ice maker temperature sensor fault. Source: LG USA - LG Refrigerator Error Codes |
| 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 |
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 will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Waterville
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in Waterville and freezer repair in Waterville.
Keeping an LG Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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.
What LG Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
Most LG ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$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?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- Any light, code or message on the display
Local Notes for Waterville
Most ice maker calls in Waterville 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 Waterville
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- 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: Waterville, ME
Do you repair LG standalone freezers too?
Why is my LG refrigerator showing a code?
How do I reset my ice maker?
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Waterville technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the LG ice maker itself.