LG owners in Avenel usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. Below are independent repair companies serving Avenel, with those that mention LG first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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Who Works on LG Ice Makers Near Avenel
40 repair companies serve Avenel from within 30 miles. 1 list an address in Avenel, and the rest are spread across Staten Island (8), Perth Amboy (7), and Linden (4). Distances run up to about 6 miles. No company within 90 miles of Avenel mentions LG by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Prime Appliance Repair Services is the nearest, roughly 1.1 miles from Avenel. The 33 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Avenel. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 20 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 20 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 55 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.1, 1.4, 1.9 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 18 |
At the top of the Avenel list: Top Tech Appliance Repair LLC (2.3 miles away, based in Carteret, 5.0 stars from 125 reviews, lists Saturday hours); American Appliance Service (1.4 miles away, based in Port Reading, 4.8 stars from 189 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Manhattan HVAC & Refrigeration Repair (5.7 miles away, based in Staten Island, 4.9 stars from 88 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Union Appliance Repair Service (5.8 miles away, based in Union, 4.7 stars from 6 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which LG Ice Maker Do You Have?
Know which LG ice maker you have before you call: LG sells dual ice makers, Slim SpacePlus ice system, and Craft Ice (round ice spheres). On the freezer side, LG sells counter-depth upright (column) freezer, side-by-side refrigerator, French door refrigerator (bottom freezer drawer), and top-freezer refrigerator.
LG Lines Technicians Work On
What an LG Technician Deals With
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?
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
- 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?
LG Ice Maker and Freezer Codes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| dS | Defrost temperature sensor fault. Source: LG USA - LG Refrigerator Error Codes |
| gF | Water flow 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
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Not sure it is an LG problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Avenel and freezer repair in Avenel.
Owner Care for LG Ice Makers
- 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?
- 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.
LG Repair Cost Ranges
Price the repair before replacing an LG refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- 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?
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 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?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - 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
- Any light, code or message on the display
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- When the water filter was last changed
Around Avenel
Most ice maker calls in Avenel 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.
New Jersey has no license specific to appliance repair; plumbing work is reserved to state-licensed master plumbers, and gas piping work on the customer side of the meter falls under HVACR contractor licensing, both overseen by boards in the Division of Consumer Affairs. Source: NJ Division of Consumer Affairs: State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers rule notice
In New Jersey, you can check a license with the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs License Verification System or report a problem to the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs.
Before You Book in Avenel
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- How often do you repair LG ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
LG Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Avenel, NJ
Which Avenel technicians work on LG?
Should I repair or replace my LG refrigerator?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Avenel technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the LG ice maker itself.