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 Newport News, with those that mention LG first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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.
Independent LG Ice Maker Technicians, Newport News VA
Within 30 miles of Newport News there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 list an address in Newport News, and the rest are spread across Norfolk (8), Hampton (5), and Portsmouth (5). The farthest listed company is about 26 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Newport News mentions LG by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. News Appliance Repair Solutions is the nearest, roughly 0.6 miles from Newport News. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 33 businesses.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 20 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 12 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.6, 2.8, 4.1 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 29 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 13 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 49 |
First up for Newport News: Sears Appliance Repair (2.8 miles away, based in Tabb, 4.6 stars from 476 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Service Solutions (Suffolk Appliance) (19.5 miles away, based in Suffolk, 4.9 stars from 2,757 reviews); G H Appliance Repair (5.0 miles away, based in Yorktown, 4.9 stars from 2,845 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Best Day Appliance (15.8 miles away, based in Williamsburg, 4.8 stars from 255 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which LG Ice Maker Do You Have?
Know which LG ice maker you have before you call: LG sells Craft Ice (round ice spheres), Slim SpacePlus ice system, and dual ice makers. Freezer styles include top-freezer refrigerator, counter-depth upright (column) freezer, French door refrigerator (bottom freezer drawer), and bottom-freezer refrigerator.
LG Ice and Freezer Features
What an LG Technician Deals With
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
- 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
- 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?
What LG Ice and Freezer Codes Mean
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| IS | Ice maker temperature sensor fault. Source: LG USA - LG Refrigerator Error Codes |
| gF | Water flow sensor fault. Source: LG USA - LG Refrigerator Error Codes |
| dS | Defrost 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
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- Compressor hums but will not start
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Newport News
Not sure it is an LG problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Newport News and freezer repair in Newport News.
Care LG Recommends
- Clean the door gaskets with warm water or mild detergent and keep food from blocking the doors, since leaky seals cause freezer frost. Source: LG USA - LG Refrigerator: Frost Buildup - Freezer Only
- 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?
Brand guides: LG Ice Maker Not Working: Causes and Fixes, LG Freezer Not Freezing: What to Check.
Budgeting for an LG Ice Maker Repair
An LG ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 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?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What to Have Ready for an LG Call
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- When the water filter was last changed
- Any light, code or message on the display
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Newport News, VA
Most ice maker calls in Newport News 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 Newport News Repair Technician
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
LG Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Newport News, VA
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
Is my LG ice maker worth repairing?
Why is my LG refrigerator showing a code?
Is this LG customer service?
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Write down any code or light your LG display shows and when it appears. It helps a Newport News technician bring the right parts.