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. The Newark 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.
LG Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Newark
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Newark. 11 of them are based in Newark itself, and the rest are spread across Bayonne (6), Elizabeth (5), and Jersey City (5). Distances run up to about 5 miles. No company within 90 miles of Newark mentions LG by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Newark Appliance Repair Technologies is the nearest, roughly 0.4 miles from Newark. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 29 businesses.
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| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 13 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 0.6, 0.7 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 43 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 16 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 14 |
The leading options for Newark are Majestic Appliance Repair (3.3 miles away, based in Kearny, 4.9 stars from 290 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Andes Refrigeration (2.5 miles away, based in Kearny, 4.8 stars from 71 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Certified Appliance Repair Newark (0.8 miles away, 4.5 stars from 15 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Certified Appliance Repair Union (4.4 miles away, based in Union, 5.0 stars from 10 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which LG Ice Maker Do You Have?
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. Freezer styles include bottom-freezer refrigerator, French door refrigerator (bottom freezer drawer), side-by-side refrigerator, and double-freezer French door refrigerator.
LG Ice and Freezer Features
What Makes LG Ice Maker Repairs Different
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
- 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?
- 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
Before You Call: The LG Reset
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 |
|---|---|
| IS | Ice maker temperature sensor fault. Source: LG USA - LG Refrigerator Error Codes |
| FF | Freezer fan motor fault. Source: LG USA - LG Refrigerator Error Codes |
| IF | Ice maker fan fault. Source: LG USA - LG Refrigerator Error Codes |
Signs Your LG Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- 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 Newark and freezer repair in Newark.
Care LG Recommends
- 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.
LG Repair Cost Ranges
Most LG ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- Any light, code or message on the display
- Whether the water dispenser still works
What Newark Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Newark 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Newark
- 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?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
LG Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Newark, NJ
Why is my LG refrigerator showing a code?
Should I repair or replace my LG refrigerator?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
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Write down any code or light your LG display shows and when it appears. It helps a Newark technician bring the right parts.