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 Balch Springs, with those that mention LG first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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LG Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Balch Springs
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Balch Springs. 1 of them are based in Balch Springs itself, and the rest are spread across Dallas (22), Mesquite (7), and Garland (5). The farthest listed company is about 12 miles out. The closest is Balch Springs Appliance Repair Pros, about 0.9 miles away. No company within 90 miles of Balch Springs mentions LG by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Across 31 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 45 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 11 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 22 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 2.7, 3.3 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 11 |
First up for Balch Springs: Mr. Appliance of Highland Park (10.4 miles away, based in Dallas, 4.9 stars from 1,124 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Galo Appliance Repair (9.5 miles away, based in Garland, 4.9 stars from 507 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Fix Experts (11.4 miles away, based in Dallas, 4.8 stars from 104 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Texas True Appliance Repair - Dallas (12.1 miles away, based in Dallas, 5.0 stars from 58 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 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?
LG Symptoms and First Checks
- 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
- 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?
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 |
|---|---|
| IF | Ice maker fan fault. Source: LG USA - LG Refrigerator Error Codes |
| dS | Defrost temperature 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
LG Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
Not sure it is an LG problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Balch Springs and freezer repair in Balch Springs.
Keeping an LG Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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?
- 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.
LG Repair Cost Ranges
Price the repair before replacing an LG refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- 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?
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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- When the water filter was last changed
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
Around Balch Springs
Most ice maker calls in Balch Springs 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.
Questions to Ask a Balch Springs Repair Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- 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: Balch Springs, TX
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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.