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. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions LG and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
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 Kingsport
Within 30 miles of Kingsport there are 19 appliance repair companies in our data. 3 list an address in Kingsport, and the rest are spread across Johnson City (4), Bristol (3), and Greeneville (3). 1 lists LG specifically. Nearest on the list: Milhorn Appliance, around 1.9 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 19 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Kingsport. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 5 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 19 |
| Mention LG | 1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 6 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.9, 2.3, 2.3 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 7 |
First up for Kingsport: Mr. Appliance of the Tri-Cities (8.3 miles away, based in Gray, 4.5 stars from 1,004 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (2.3 miles away, 4.5 stars from 174 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Real-Time Appliance Repairs (12.1 miles away, based in Johnson City, 4.4 stars from 7 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Bean Heating Cooling & Appliance Repair (2.3 miles away, 5.0 stars from 74 reviews).
LG Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
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.
LG Ice and Freezer Features
How LG Ice Makers and Freezers Work
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?
Common LG Ice Maker and Freezer Problems
- 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
Testing or Resetting an LG Ice Maker
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?
LG Ice Maker and Freezer Codes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| IF | Ice maker fan fault. Source: LG USA - LG Refrigerator Error Codes |
| dS | Defrost temperature sensor fault. Source: LG USA - LG Refrigerator Error Codes |
| FS | Freezer 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
When to Call for LG Ice Maker Repair
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Kingsport
Not sure it is an LG problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Kingsport and freezer repair in Kingsport.
Owner Care for LG Ice Makers
- 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
- 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:
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it 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
- When the water filter was last changed
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
Local Notes for Kingsport
Most ice maker calls in Kingsport 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.
Tennessee's Board for Licensing Contractors does not list an appliance repair license among the licenses it issues (general contractor, home improvement, limited licensed electrician and limited licensed plumber). Source: TN Board for Licensing Contractors
In Tennessee, you can check a license with the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance: Verify a License or report a problem to the Tennessee Division of Consumer Affairs (Office of the Attorney General).
Before You Book in Kingsport
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
LG Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Kingsport, TN
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LG Ice Maker & Freezer Repair for Towns Near Kingsport
Live outside Kingsport? The same LG ice maker and freezer repair technicians serve Bloomingdale, Mount Carmel, and Church Hill. See each town's own freezer repair listings below.
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Kingsport technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the LG ice maker itself.