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.
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 Oakdale
40 repair companies serve Oakdale from within 30 miles. 1 of them are based in Oakdale itself, and the rest are spread across St Paul (9), Minneapolis (4), and Maplewood (3). The closest is David Hayes Appliance Service Specialists, about 2.2 miles away. No company within 90 miles of Oakdale mentions LG by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Across 25 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Oakdale. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 21 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.2, 2.8, 3.3 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 46 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 9 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
Closest matches for Oakdale: Super Care Appliance Repair (8.4 miles away, based in West St Paul, 4.9 stars from 1,075 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Omega Force Appliance Repair (9.4 miles away, based in St Paul, 4.9 stars from 678 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Shortie's Appliances (2.8 miles away, 4.7 stars from 178 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.2 miles away, based in Maplewood, 4.5 stars from 235 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
LG Ice and Freezer Designs
LG ice makers come in several designs, including Slim SpacePlus ice system, dual ice makers, and Craft Ice (round ice spheres), and each one fails in its own way. On the freezer side, LG sells counter-depth upright (column) freezer, side-by-side refrigerator, bottom-freezer refrigerator, and double-freezer French door refrigerator.
LG Lines Technicians Work On
How LG Ice Makers and Freezers Work
The ice maker needs the freezer below 19°F to make any ice, and LG recommends -4°F or colder for steady production. 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 frozen / ice buildup. Ice forming at the bottom of the freezer points to a blocked drain, so unplug the unit and leave the doors open until all the ice melts, which can take one to three days. Source: LG USA - LG Refrigerator: Troubleshooting Ice Buildup in an LG Refrigerator
Reading an LG Error Code
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| gF | Water flow 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 |
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
When to Call for LG Ice Maker Repair
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Oakdale
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Oakdale and freezer repair in Oakdale.
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:
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
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
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- Whether the water dispenser still works
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Oakdale, MN
Most ice maker calls in Oakdale 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.
Minnesota has no state license for mechanical contractors or their workers; businesses contracting for gas, heating, cooling or refrigeration work file a mechanical contractor bond with the Department of Labor and Industry, and some cities require their own licenses or competency cards. Source: DLI: Mechanical contractor bond requirements
In Minnesota, you can check a license with the DLI License and Registration Lookup or report a problem to the Minnesota Attorney General's Office, Consumer Assistance.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Oakdale
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
LG Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Oakdale, MN
Do you repair LG standalone freezers too?
Is my LG ice maker worth repairing?
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The technicians listed for Oakdale also cover smaller towns nearby, including Lake Elmo. If you are in one of them, the companies above are your closest LG ice maker and freezer repair options, and our helpline covers you too.
Before you call, find the model and serial number on your LG refrigerator or freezer, usually on a label inside the fresh-food section or the freezer door frame. A technician who knows the model can often tell you on the phone what the first visit will involve.