LG owners in DeForest usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. Below are independent repair companies serving DeForest, 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.
Who Works on LG Ice Makers Near DeForest
33 repair companies serve DeForest from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Madison (16), Middleton (4), and Sun Prairie (3). The farthest listed company is about 25 miles out. None of the repair companies near DeForest name LG in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Nearest on the list: Harbor Appliance Repair Services, around 5.8 miles out. Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from DeForest. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 11 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 5.8, 6.4, 6.7 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 7 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 33 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 7 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 7 |
Closest matches for DeForest: Mr. Appliance of Madison, WI (13.4 miles away, based in Middleton, 4.8 stars from 636 reviews); Champion Appliance Care (14.1 miles away, based in Madison, 4.8 stars from 190 reviews); Just In Time Refrigeration, LLC (12.6 miles away, based in Monona, 4.5 stars from 24 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ghost Appliance Repair (15.8 miles away, based in Madison, 4.8 stars from 60 reviews).
LG Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
LG ice makers come in several designs, including dual ice makers, Slim SpacePlus ice system, and Craft Ice (round ice spheres), and each one fails in its own way. Freezer styles include side-by-side refrigerator, top-freezer refrigerator, double-freezer French door refrigerator, and French door refrigerator (bottom freezer drawer).
LG Ice and Freezer Features
What an LG Technician Deals With
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?
Common LG Ice Maker and Freezer Problems
- Water or ice at the bottom of the freezer. Defrost water may be bypassing the drain tray, so unplug the unit, leave the doors open until all ice melts, then restart it. Source: LG USA - LG Refrigerator Troubleshooting: Leaking Inside My LG Refrigerator
- 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 |
|---|---|
| IF | Ice maker fan fault. Source: LG USA - LG Refrigerator Error Codes |
| FS | Freezer temperature sensor 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
Signs Your LG Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
What Gets Fixed on a DeForest Ice Maker Call
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in DeForest and freezer repair in DeForest.
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
- 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:
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator 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
- When the water filter was last changed
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- Any light, code or message on the display
Around DeForest
Most ice maker calls in DeForest 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.
Wisconsin has no separate appliance repair license; plumbing licensing covers appliances connected to water supply systems, including water heaters, but exempts minor repairs to appliances and repair or replacement of gas or electrical control valves and devices. Source: DSPS: Plumbing License Laws in Wisconsin
In Wisconsin, you can check a license with the Wisconsin DSPS LicensE credential lookup or report a problem to the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP), Bureau of Consumer Protection.
Hiring a Repair Company in DeForest
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
LG Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: DeForest, WI
Which DeForest technicians work on LG?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Do you repair LG standalone freezers too?
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LG Ice Maker & Freezer Repair in Nearby Cities
LG Ice Maker & Freezer Repair for Towns Near DeForest
LG ice maker and freezer repair for Windsor is handled by the same companies listed for DeForest. Each town also has its own freezer repair page with the nearest companies:
Write down any code or light your LG display shows and when it appears. It helps a DeForest technician bring the right parts.