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. Below are independent repair companies serving Austin, 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.
LG Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Austin
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Austin. 40 of them are based in Austin itself. Distances run up to about 8 miles. Cloudridge Appliance Repair Austin is the nearest, roughly 0.7 miles from Austin. No company within 90 miles of Austin mentions LG by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 34 businesses.
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| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 16 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 43 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 1.3, 1.5 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 16 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 19 |
Closest matches for Austin: All Austin Repairs (1.5 miles away, 4.9 stars from 269 reviews, lists Saturday hours); VZ Tech PRO Appliance repair & Handyman services (3.4 miles away, 5.0 stars from 190 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ExpressFix Appliance Repair Services (1.3 miles away, 5.0 stars from 100 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Superior Appliances Repair (3.2 miles away, 4.7 stars from 239 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
LG Ice and Freezer Designs
LG ice makers come in several designs, including Craft Ice (round ice spheres), Slim SpacePlus ice system, and dual ice makers, and each one fails in its own way. On the freezer side, LG sells French door refrigerator (bottom freezer drawer), bottom-freezer refrigerator, double-freezer French door refrigerator, and counter-depth upright (column) freezer.
Know Your LG Ice Maker
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?
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
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?
Reading an LG Error Code
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| FS | Freezer temperature sensor fault. Source: LG USA - LG Refrigerator Error Codes |
| gF | Water flow sensor fault. Source: LG USA - LG Refrigerator Error Codes |
| IS | Ice maker 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
Signs Your LG Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
What Gets Fixed on a Austin Freezer Call
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Austin and freezer repair in Austin.
Owner Care for LG Ice Makers
- 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?
- 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.
LG Repair Cost Ranges
An LG ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 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?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- When the water filter was last changed
- Any light, code or message on the display
What Austin Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Austin 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.
Texas has no separate appliance repair license; under the Plumbing License Law, appliance dealers and their employees may install and service appliances (other than water heaters) without a plumbing license when hooking up to existing openings with a code-approved appliance connector, while other gas or water piping work generally requires a plumbing license. Source: Plumbing License Law, Tex. Occ. Code ch. 1301, §1301.053 (Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners)
In Texas, you can check a license with the Texas plumbing Public License Search or report a problem to the Texas Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division.
Hiring a Repair Company in Austin
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- How often do you repair LG ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
LG Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Austin, TX
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
Should I repair or replace my LG refrigerator?
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Austin technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the LG ice maker itself.