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 Columbia list starts with companies that name LG, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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LG Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Columbia
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Columbia. 3 of them are based in Columbia itself, and other nearby bases include Harrisburg (8), York (5), and Lancaster (4). The farthest listed company is about 28 miles out. Nearest on the list: Journey Appliance LLC\, around 0.5 miles out. None of the repair companies near Columbia name LG in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Across 39 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars.
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| Name freezer work | 1 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 10 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 0.8, 2.3 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 12 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 25 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 45 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
The leading options for Columbia are Martin Appliance (18.5 miles away, based in New Providence, 4.9 stars from 790 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Apex DCA (13.0 miles away, based in York, 4.5 stars from 406 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (8.6 miles away, based in Lancaster, 4.1 stars from 102 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.3 miles away, 4.5 stars from 193 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which LG Ice Maker Do You Have?
Know which LG ice maker you have before you call: LG sells Craft Ice (round ice spheres), dual ice makers, and Slim SpacePlus ice system. On the freezer side, LG sells double-freezer French door refrigerator, top-freezer refrigerator, counter-depth upright (column) freezer, and side-by-side refrigerator.
LG Lines Technicians Work On
What an LG Technician Deals With
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?
Some models flag a water flow sensor fault as gF, which LG says requires service. Source: LG USA - LG Refrigerator: Why is the ice tray overfilling with water?
LG Symptoms and First Checks
- 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 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?
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 |
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
LG Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Columbia
Not sure it is an LG problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Columbia and freezer repair in Columbia.
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.
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:
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- 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?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- 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?
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 freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
What Columbia Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Columbia 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.
Pennsylvania has no statewide license for appliance repair or for most construction trades; contractors doing home improvement work must register with the Attorney General, and some municipalities license trades such as plumbing. Source: Contractor Licensing (Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry)
In Pennsylvania, you can check a license with the PA Office of Attorney General Home Improvement Contractor Registration Search or report a problem to the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General.
Before You Book in Columbia
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
LG Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Columbia, PA
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
What should I do about an LG error code?
What causes heavy frost buildup?
Do you repair LG standalone freezers too?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Columbia
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LG Ice Maker & Freezer Repair for Towns Near Columbia
Live outside Columbia? The same LG ice maker and freezer repair technicians serve Mount Joy. See each town's own freezer repair listings below.
Write down any code or light your LG display shows and when it appears. It helps a Columbia technician bring the right parts.