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LG appliance repair

LG sells refrigeration, freezers, laundry, dishwashers, cooking and microwaves in the US. 647 directory businesses in 50 states name LG among the brands serviced. Have the model and serial number ready — on a mid-range machine that is what decides which part the technician brings, and whether it is already on the van.

LG pros
647
States
50
Appliance lines
7
Licensed
643
Average rating
4.6
Price tier
Mid-range

Top-rated LG repair pros

The 20 highest-rated of 647 businesses servicing LG. Sorted by rating, then review count.

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627 more listed businesses service LG. Open a state below to see every one of them with ratings and phone numbers.

What servicing an LG involves

Price tier and parts channel decide who can realistically do the work — read this before you compare quotes.

LG builds its laundry and refrigeration around inverter-driven motors and compressors, and that changes where faults live. A direct-drive washer has no belt and no conventional transmission — the motor turns the drum — so a drum that will not move points at the rotor, the hall sensor or the drive board rather than at anything you can fix with a belt. Refrigeration uses a variable-speed compressor rather than one that simply switches on and off. The useful consequence for you is that these machines report their own faults: a code on the display narrows the circuit before anyone arrives, and it is the single most valuable thing you can have ready when you call.

Price tier
Mid-range · 1× typical new price
Parts usually come from
General parts retailers
Brand-authorised technician
Not usually required
Appliance lines built
7

Who can do the work

Any qualified technician can take the job. Factory-authorised service mainly matters while the machine is still in its warranty period — outside it, an experienced independent is usually faster and cheaper.

Before you call about your LG

  • Write down the exact error code before you power the machine off. Cycling it clears the code and the technician loses the evidence.
  • A direct-drive washer has no belt. A shop quoting a belt on one has not identified the platform.
  • A drum that will not turn on a direct-drive machine points at the rotor, the hall sensor or the drive board — three quite different prices, which is why the code matters.
  • Sealed-system refrigeration work, including anything involving the compressor, needs an EPA 608 certified technician.
  • Ask whether the quoted repair is a board, a sensor or a mechanical part. On an inverter machine those are very different figures.
  • The rating plate is inside the door frame on laundry and inside the fresh-food compartment on refrigeration.

LG appliance lines, and who services them here

What the nameplate covers, against how many listed businesses actually repair that category.

LG appliance categories with listed repair business counts and links to parts.
ApplianceLG lineListed prosParts
Dryer repairYes643Parts & prices
Refrigerator repairYes643Parts & prices
Washer repairYes642Parts & prices
Oven & Range repairYes638Parts & prices
Dishwasher repairYes632Parts & prices
Freezer repairYes379Parts & prices
Microwave repairYes198Parts & prices
Ice Maker repairNot this brand128Parts & prices
Garbage Disposal repairNot this brand99Parts & prices
Wine Cooler repairNot this brand46Parts & prices
Range Hood repairNot this brand19Parts & prices
Trash Compactor repairNot this brand14Parts & prices

Common faults on LG categories

77 step-by-step guides cover the categories LG builds, spread across 7 of them below. Work through one before you pay a diagnostic fee.

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Refrigerator Not Cooling

RefrigeratorModerate45–90 minutesDIY $0–$150Pro $150–$900

If the coils are clean, both fans run, the defrost circuit tests good and the compressor runs continuously without the evaporator ever getting cold, you are looking at the sealed system — a low refrigerant charge, a restriction in the capillary tube, or a compressor that has lost compression. Telltale signs are a suction line that never gets cold to the touch, frost on only the first few inches of the evaporator, or an oily residue around a weld joint. Opening that system legally requires EPA Section 608 certification and recovery equipment, so it is not a DIY repair. Expect $400–$900, and get that quote before committing on a unit over ten years old.

Freezer Frost Buildup

FreezerModerate45–90 minutes plus a 24-hour defrostDIY $15–$150Pro $150–$450

If the heater, thermostat and drain all check out and the coil still ices over, the control board is not commanding a defrost cycle, and that is a board diagnosis worth paying for rather than guessing at. Call a professional immediately, and do not run the unit, if you find an oily residue anywhere on the evaporator or the tubing — that indicates a refrigerant leak, and sealed-system repair legally requires EPA Section 608 certification. On a chest or upright freezer over ten years old, get the sealed-system quote before assuming repair is the right call.

Washer Won't Drain

WasherModerate45–90 minutesDIY $0–$130Pro $150–$400

If the drain path is completely clear, the pump impeller turns freely, and the pump is still silent when the machine calls for drain, the fault is in the wiring harness, the motor control or the main board — and boards run $150–$400, are rarely returnable once fitted, and are not worth buying on a guess. A burnt-plastic smell from the pump area means the motor has failed and, more importantly, that something ran it stalled for a long time, so find the obstruction before fitting the new part. Water backing up out of the standpipe is a plumbing job, not an appliance repair.

Dryer Not Heating

DryerModerate45–120 minutesDIY $5–$70Pro $150–$400

On a gas dryer, anything past swapping the igniter, flame sensor or valve coils — adjusting the burner, opening the gas valve body, or touching the supply line — is licensed trade work in most jurisdictions and should not be attempted at home. On an electric dryer, get an electrician rather than an appliance technician if the outlet, cord or terminal block shows scorching, if a leg of the 240-volt supply is genuinely missing, or if the breaker trips the moment the element energises. And if every heating component tests good but the element still never gets power, the fault is in the timer or the control board — a diagnosis worth paying for rather than guessing at.

Dishwasher Not Cleaning

DishwasherEasy30–60 minutesDIY $0–$70Pro $120–$400

If the filter, arms and inlet are all clear, the fill level and water temperature are correct, and the machine still leaves food on the dishes, the wash pump or its diverter valve is the likely fault — and on machines that route water between the upper and lower arms with a motorised diverter, a failed diverter starves one rack while the other cleans normally. Diagnosing that properly means running the service test cycle, which is worth paying for rather than replacing pumps on a guess. Grinding from the pump, or a burnt smell during the wash phase, means stop using the machine and get it looked at.

Oven Not Heating Evenly

Oven & RangeModerate45–90 minutes plus preheat timeDIY $0–$80Pro $150–$400

If the elements test good, the sensor matches its chart, the door seals and the oven still cannot hold a steady temperature, the relays on the control board that switch the elements are the usual remaining suspect — and a board is worth having confirmed by measurement before you buy one, since they run $150–$400 and are rarely returnable once fitted. On a gas oven, uneven baking that comes from a partially blocked burner tube, an incorrect orifice, or a burner that lights unevenly along its length is licensed trade work; a yellow, lifting or lazy flame in particular should be looked at by a qualified technician rather than adjusted at home.

Microwave Runs But Doesn't Heat

MicrowaveAdvanced15–30 minutes for safe checksDIY $0Pro $150–$400

Call a technician for anything past the door latch. Magnetrons, high-voltage capacitors, diodes and transformers are all professional work, not because the parts are complicated but because the stored charge in that capacitor is genuinely dangerous. A technician will also verify the door seals and check for microwave leakage after any repair, which matters and which you cannot do without a survey meter. If your microwave is over-the-range or built in, get a quote — those are worth repairing. If it is a countertop unit, price a replacement first.

Refrigerator Leaking Water

RefrigeratorModerate30–90 minutesDIY $0–$80Pro $150–$400

If the leak is coming from the sealed system — an oily residue around a weld joint, or frost forming on the suction line — stop. That is refrigerant, and repairing it requires EPA Section 608 certification and recovery equipment. Likewise, if you have cleared the drain twice and it keeps freezing solid, the defrost heater or defrost thermostat is failing and the whole defrost circuit needs testing.

69 more guides cover the categories LG builds. Browse the full library.

LG parts: cost and where to buy

The best-stocked parts situation in the trade. OEM components are easy to source, aftermarket equivalents exist for most of them, and a technician will often have the common failure on the van rather than ordering it.

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For LG, parts are usually sourced through general parts retailers. Aftermarket equivalents exist for many components; ask whether a quote is OEM or aftermarket and what warranty comes with the part.

Commonly replaced parts for the LG categories the parts library covers, with typical prices and DIY difficulty.
PartApplianceTypical priceDIY difficulty
Water FilterRefrigerator$25–$60Easy
Door GasketRefrigerator$30–$80Easy
Condenser Fan MotorRefrigerator$50–$150Moderate
Thermal FuseDryer$5–$20Easy
Heating ElementDryer$20–$60Moderate
Drain PumpWasher$30–$80Moderate
Lid SwitchWasher$15–$40Easy
Spray ArmDishwasher$15–$40Easy
Inlet ValveDishwasher$15–$40Moderate
Bake ElementOven & Range$15–$40Easy
Oven Temperature SensorOven & Range$15–$30Easy
Turntable MotorMicrowave$15–$30Easy
Evaporator Fan MotorRefrigerator$40–$120Moderate
Start Relay and OverloadRefrigerator$12–$45Easy
Water Inlet ValveRefrigerator$30–$95Moderate
Defrost ThermostatRefrigerator$15–$50Moderate
Defrost HeaterRefrigerator$30–$95Advanced
ThermistorRefrigerator$10–$35Moderate
Ice Maker AssemblyRefrigerator$80–$260Moderate
Main Control BoardRefrigerator$90–$340Moderate
Door Lock AssemblyWasher$40–$140Moderate
Drive BeltWasher$15–$50Moderate
Water Inlet ValveWasher$25–$85Moderate
Shock Absorbers and Suspension RodsWasher$30–$100Moderate
Motor CouplerWasher$15–$45Moderate
Door Boot SealWasher$60–$190Advanced
Tub Bearing KitWasher$35–$160Advanced
Cycling and High-Limit ThermostatsDryer$10–$40Easy
Drive BeltDryer$12–$45Moderate
Drum Rollers and Idler PulleyDryer$20–$70Moderate
Gas IgniterDryer$20–$65Moderate
Gas Valve Coil KitDryer$20–$65Moderate
Door SwitchDryer$10–$40Easy
Blower WheelDryer$20–$70Moderate
Moisture Sensor BarsDryer$15–$50Easy
Drain PumpDishwasher$35–$120Moderate
Door Latch and Switch AssemblyDishwasher$20–$80Easy
Heating ElementDishwasher$25–$85Moderate
Float SwitchDishwasher$10–$35Easy
Door GasketDishwasher$20–$75Easy
Rack Roller and Adjuster KitDishwasher$12–$50Easy
Detergent DispenserDishwasher$30–$100Moderate
Circulation Pump and MotorDishwasher$90–$330Advanced
Broil ElementOven & Range$20–$75Easy
Oven IgniterOven & Range$25–$90Moderate
Surface Burner IgniterOven & Range$20–$95Moderate
Radiant Surface ElementOven & Range$25–$100Moderate
Infinite SwitchOven & Range$20–$70Moderate
Oven Door GasketOven & Range$20–$80Easy
Oven Door HingesOven & Range$30–$120Moderate
Electronic Control BoardOven & Range$90–$380Moderate
Door Interlock Switch SetMicrowave$10–$40Moderate
Turntable Coupler and Roller RingMicrowave$8–$30Easy
Grease and Charcoal FiltersMicrowave$12–$45Easy
Cavity Lamp and SocketMicrowave$5–$25Easy
Vent Fan MotorMicrowave$40–$140Moderate
Control Board or TouchpadMicrowave$50–$220Moderate
MagnetronMicrowave$55–$190Advanced
High-Voltage Diode and CapacitorMicrowave$10–$60Advanced
Start Relay and OverloadFreezer$12–$45Easy
Door GasketFreezer$40–$140Easy
Temperature Control ThermostatFreezer$25–$90Moderate
Defrost ThermostatFreezer$15–$50Moderate
Defrost TimerFreezer$25–$80Moderate
Evaporator Fan MotorFreezer$40–$130Moderate
Defrost HeaterFreezer$30–$100Advanced
Lid Hinge and LockFreezer$12–$60Easy

Prices are typical ranges for the category, not LG quotes. OEM parts sit toward the top of each range; aftermarket toward the bottom.

Refrigerator partsFreezer partsWasher partsDryer partsDishwasher partsOven & Range partsMicrowave parts

LG repair by state

Every state with a listed LG business. Each opens the full list for that state with ratings, licensing and phone numbers.

Alabama AL14Alaska AK9Arizona AZ15Arkansas AR9California CA13Colorado CO16Connecticut CT14Delaware DE8Florida FL27Georgia GA14Hawaii HI10Idaho ID14Illinois IL13Indiana IN16Iowa IA9Kansas KS13Kentucky KY14Louisiana LA15Maine ME7Maryland MD13Massachusetts MA14Michigan MI18Minnesota MN16Mississippi MS11Missouri MO13Montana MT10Nebraska NE14Nevada NV11New Hampshire NH8New Jersey NJ17New Mexico NM7New York NY14North Carolina NC19North Dakota ND8Ohio OH18Oklahoma OK13Oregon OR12Pennsylvania PA15Rhode Island RI7South Carolina SC13South Dakota SD9Tennessee TN20Texas TX26Utah UT11Vermont VT7Virginia VA13Washington WA13West Virginia WV9Wisconsin WI10Wyoming WY8

LG repair — common questions

Do I need a technician authorised by LG, or will any repair company do?
LG sits in the mid-range tier. Any qualified technician can take the job. Factory-authorised service mainly matters while the machine is still in its warranty period — outside it, an experienced independent is usually faster and cheaper. While the appliance is still inside its warranty period, check the manufacturer's terms before you book anyone — using an unauthorised technician can affect a warranty claim.
Are LG parts expensive, and where do they come from?
The best-stocked parts situation in the trade. OEM components are easy to source, aftermarket equivalents exist for most of them, and a technician will often have the common failure on the van rather than ordering it. For LG specifically, parts are usually sourced through: General parts retailers. Whoever you use will need the full model and serial number from the data plate to order the right component.
The washer fills and drains but the drum will not turn. Is that the belt?
There is no belt to fail on a direct-drive machine — the motor's rotor is attached to the drum. What that symptom actually points at is the rotor and its bolt, the hall sensor that tells the control board where the rotor is, or the drive board itself. Those are three very different prices, and the machine will usually put a code on the display that separates them. Read the code out when you call, and ask which of the three the shop is quoting.
What does the code on the display actually buy me?
Time and accuracy. LG codes map to a specific circuit or sensor rather than to a general area, so a technician who has the code and the model number before the visit can bring the likely component instead of ordering it afterwards. That is the difference between one visit and two. Record the exact characters, and note what the machine was doing when it stopped — at fill, mid-cycle, at spin — because the combination narrows it further.
Does inverter refrigeration need a different technician?
Sealed-system work on any refrigerator requires EPA 608 certification, and that applies here as everywhere. What is worth asking separately is whether the shop has worked on variable-speed compressor platforms, because the diagnostic approach differs from a conventional on-off compressor and experience shows up in how quickly they reach an answer. Ask what they have serviced rather than what they hold.
How do I find LG repair near me?
This page lists 647 listed businesses across 50 states whose profile names LG among the brands they service, ranked by rating and then review count. Every listing carries a direct phone number — there is no lead form and no referral fee. Compare two or three on rating, licensing and years in business, then call the one that explains the fault most clearly.
Which LG appliances can be repaired?
LG sells refrigeration, freezers, laundry, dishwashers, cooking and microwaves in the US. Listed LG pros currently cover refrigerator, dryer, washer, oven & range, dishwasher, freezer and more. As a rule of thumb, repair is the better value when the quote comes in under half the replacement price and the machine still has a meaningful share of its expected life left.
What should I have ready before I call about my LG appliance?
The model and serial number from the data plate — photograph it, do not transcribe it. Then the error code if the machine shows one, when the fault started, and whether anything changed just before it did. Write down the exact error code before you power the machine off. Cycling it clears the code and the technician loses the evidence. That is usually enough for a technician to quote accurately over the phone instead of quoting a range.
Is it worth repairing my LG appliance, or should I replace it?
The volume tier. These are the machines most technicians see most days, which is the single biggest advantage they have. The site's value estimator prices mid-range machines at 1× a category's typical new price, then depreciates from there, which is the honest way to frame the decision: compare the quoted repair against what the machine is worth today, not against what it cost new. Ask for parts and labour as separate figures so you can see which one is driving the total.

Need LG repair?

Every business on ApplianceRepairListing is listed free and answers its own phone. Compare two or three, confirm licensing, ask whether the part is OEM or aftermarket, and book the one that explains the fault clearly.

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