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. Below are independent repair companies serving Newport, with those that mention LG first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with LG, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Independent LG Ice Maker Technicians, Newport OR
23 repair companies serve Newport from within 60 miles. 2 list an address in Newport, and the rest are spread across Salem (7), Lincoln City (2), and Corvallis (2). The farthest listed company is about 59 miles out. Nearest on the list: Mc Cammon's Appliance Services, Inc., around 0.9 miles out. None of the repair companies near Newport name LG in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Across 22 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars. Newport is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Newport. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 23 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 6 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 9 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 2.0, 14.7 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 7 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
First up for Newport: Sears Appliance Repair (2.0 miles away, 4.6 stars from 14 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ATS Appliance Repair (58.1 miles away, based in McMinnville, 4.9 stars from 395 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mc Cammon's Appliance Services, Inc. (0.9 miles away, 4.3 stars from 38 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (39.4 miles away, based in Corvallis, 4.5 stars from 131 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which LG Ice Maker Do You Have?
LG ice makers come in several designs, including Craft Ice (round ice spheres), dual ice makers, and Slim SpacePlus ice system, and each one fails in its own way. Freezer styles include side-by-side refrigerator, counter-depth upright (column) freezer, French door refrigerator (bottom freezer drawer), and bottom-freezer refrigerator.
Know Your LG Ice Maker
What Makes LG Ice Maker Repairs Different
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
- 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 |
|---|---|
| dS | Defrost temperature sensor fault. Source: LG USA - LG Refrigerator Error Codes |
| FS | Freezer 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 |
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
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
What Gets Fixed on a Newport Ice Maker Call
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in Newport and freezer repair in Newport.
Owner Care for LG Ice Makers
- 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
- 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.
What LG Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
An LG ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 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?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
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
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- Whether the water dispenser still works
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Newport, OR
Most ice maker calls in Newport 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.
Oregon has no license issued specifically for appliance repair that we could confirm, but anyone installing or servicing liquefied petroleum (LP) gas appliances needs an LP gas fitter license from the Oregon State Fire Marshal. Source: Liquefied Petroleum Gas licensing (Oregon State Fire Marshal)
In Oregon, you can check a license with the Oregon Construction Contractors Board Contractor/License Search or report a problem to the Oregon Department of Justice, Consumer Protection.
Questions to Ask a Newport Repair Technician
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
LG Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Newport, OR
Do you work for LG?
Should I repair or replace my LG refrigerator?
Which Newport technicians work on LG?
Can the same technician fix my LG chest or upright freezer?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Newport
LG Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Newport
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.