Most LG ice maker and freezer repairs in Columbia involve the same few systems: water supply and the inlet valve, the ice maker assembly, fans, the defrost system and the controls. The Columbia list starts with companies that name LG, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with LG, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Who Works on LG Ice Makers Near Columbia
Our data shows 28 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Columbia. 16 of them are based in Columbia itself, and the rest are spread across Lexington (3), West Columbia (2), and Camden (2). The farthest listed company is about 29 miles out. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 3.8 miles away. 1 of them mentions LG in their listing or website. Across 24 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Columbia. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 28 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 10 |
| Mention LG | 1 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.8, 5.3, 5.4 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 10 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 15 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
At the top of the Columbia list: Sloan Appliance Service Inc. (9.7 miles away, based in Cayce, 4.7 stars from 2,353 reviews); Appliance Professional (15.3 miles away, based in Lexington, 4.8 stars from 1,369 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Expo Appliance Service (15.4 miles away, based in West Columbia, 4.9 stars from 309 reviews); Quick Appliance repair llc (11.6 miles away, 5.0 stars from 241 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
LG Ice and Freezer Designs
Know which LG ice maker you have before you call: LG sells dual ice makers, Craft Ice (round ice spheres), and Slim SpacePlus ice system.
LG Lines Technicians Work On
What an LG Technician Deals With
Ice that builds up at the bottom of the freezer usually means a blocked freezer drain, so defrost water refreezes instead of reaching the drain tray. Source: LG USA - LG Refrigerator: Troubleshooting Ice Buildup in an LG Refrigerator
LG Symptoms and First Checks
- 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 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?
The LG Ice Maker Test
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?
What LG Ice and Freezer Codes Mean
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| IS | Ice maker temperature sensor fault. Source: LG USA - LG Refrigerator Error Codes |
| IF | Ice maker fan fault. Source: LG USA - LG Refrigerator Error Codes |
| gF | Water flow 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
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Columbia and freezer repair in Columbia.
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
- 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.
Budgeting for an LG Ice Maker Repair
Most LG ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
What to Have Ready for an LG Call
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- When the water filter was last changed
- Any light, code or message on the display
Around Columbia
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.
South Carolina does not issue a license specific to appliance repair; mechanical work such as plumbing, heating, air conditioning and refrigeration is licensed by the Contractor's Licensing Board for commercial-scale jobs and by the Residential Builders Commission for residential HVAC and plumbing. Source: S.C. Code Title 40, Chapter 11 (Contractors), South Carolina Legislature
In South Carolina, you can check a license with the SC LLR License Lookup or report a problem to the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs.
Before You Book in Columbia
- 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?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
LG Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Columbia, SC
Do you repair LG standalone freezers too?
Should I repair or replace my LG refrigerator?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Columbia technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the LG ice maker itself.