LG owners in Fairfax usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. The Fairfax list starts with companies that name LG, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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Who Works on LG Ice Makers Near Fairfax
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Fairfax. 15 list an address in Fairfax, and the rest are spread across Falls Church (5), Vienna (4), and Burke (3). Nearest on the list: Washer Dryer Oven Fridge Fix and Repair, around 0.7 miles out. None of the repair companies near Fairfax name LG in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.9 stars.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 17 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 15 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 45 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 0.9, 0.9 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 16 |
At the top of the Fairfax list: Nova Fix Appliance (0.9 miles away, 5.0 stars from 362 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fuse Service Appliance Repair (1.6 miles away, 4.9 stars from 203 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Northern Virginia (3.8 miles away, 4.8 stars from 965 reviews, lists Saturday hours); APPRO Appliance (6.0 miles away, 4.8 stars from 377 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, double-freezer French door refrigerator, bottom-freezer refrigerator, and top-freezer refrigerator.
LG Ice and Freezer Features
How LG Ice Makers and Freezers Work
Some models flag a water flow sensor fault as gF, which LG says requires service. Source: LG USA - LG Refrigerator: Why is the ice tray overfilling with water?
Common LG Ice Maker and Freezer Problems
- 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 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
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?
What LG Ice and Freezer Codes Mean
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| IF | Ice maker fan fault. Source: LG USA - LG Refrigerator Error Codes |
| FF | Freezer fan motor fault. Source: LG USA - LG Refrigerator Error Codes |
| 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 |
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
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
What Gets Fixed on a Fairfax Freezer Call
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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.
Budgeting for an LG Ice Maker Repair
Price the repair before replacing an LG refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Any light, code or message on the display
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Fairfax, VA
Most ice maker calls in Fairfax 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.
Virginia's Board for Contractors has no appliance repair license classification, but its gas fitting contracting specialty covers installing, repairing or removing gas piping and appliances attached to real property. Source: 18VAC50-22-30, Definitions of specialty services
In Virginia, you can check a license with the DPOR License Lookup or report a problem to the Office of the Attorney General of Virginia, Consumer Protection Section.
Questions to Ask a Fairfax Repair Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
LG Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Fairfax, VA
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
How do I reset my ice maker?
Can the same technician fix my LG chest or upright freezer?
Is my LG ice maker worth repairing?
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LG Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Fairfax
Also Serving Towns Around Fairfax
LG ice maker and freezer repair for George Mason is handled by the same companies listed for Fairfax. Each town also has its own freezer repair page with the nearest companies:
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Fairfax technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the LG ice maker itself.