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 Rio Grande City 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 Rio Grande City
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Rio Grande City. Other nearby bases include McAllen (24), Mission (4), and Edinburg (4). The farthest listed company is about 54 miles out. The closest is Alanis Repair, about 28.8 miles away. No company within 90 miles of Rio Grande City mentions LG by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The 37 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Rio Grande City is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Rio Grande City. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 28.8, 31.8, 32.4 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 5 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 6 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 41 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 25 |
First up for Rio Grande City: Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Solutions LLC (35.3 miles away, based in McAllen, 4.9 stars from 101 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (39.0 miles away, based in McAllen, 4.4 stars from 290 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Treviño Appliance - Sales, Service & Parts (41.5 miles away, based in Pharr, 4.7 stars from 232 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Treviño Appliance - Sales, Service & Parts (41.9 miles away, based in Edinburg, 4.4 stars from 104 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
LG Ice and Freezer Designs
LG ice makers come in several designs, including Slim SpacePlus ice system, dual ice makers, and Craft Ice (round ice spheres), and each one fails in its own way. On the freezer side, LG sells side-by-side refrigerator, French door refrigerator (bottom freezer drawer), double-freezer French door refrigerator, and bottom-freezer refrigerator.
LG Ice and Freezer Features
What Makes LG Ice Maker Repairs Different
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
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 frozen / ice buildup. Ice forming at the bottom of the freezer points to a blocked drain, so unplug the unit and leave the doors open until all the ice melts, which can take one to three days. Source: LG USA - LG Refrigerator: Troubleshooting Ice Buildup in an LG Refrigerator
LG Ice Maker and Freezer Codes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| dH | Defrost heating fault: the defrost sensor did not warm up enough within the expected time after defrost began. Source: LG USA - LG Refrigerator Error Codes |
| FS | Freezer temperature sensor fault. Source: LG USA - LG Refrigerator Error Codes |
| IF | Ice maker fan fault. Source: LG USA - LG Refrigerator Error Codes |
Signs Your LG Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Rio Grande City
Not sure it is an LG problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Rio Grande City and freezer repair in Rio Grande City.
Owner Care for LG Ice Makers
- 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.
LG Repair Cost Ranges
Price the repair before replacing an LG refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 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?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Before the Technician Arrives
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
Around Rio Grande City
Most ice maker calls in Rio Grande City 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 Rio Grande City
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
LG Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Rio Grande City, TX
Should I repair or replace my LG refrigerator?
Which Rio Grande City technicians work on LG?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Rio Grande City
LG Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Rio Grande City
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.