LG LTCS20220
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Typical LG LTCS20220 repair jobs and what they cost.
Repair
What’s involved
DIY
Parts
Labor
DIY
Advanced DIY
What’s involved
Replace defrost heater/thermostat/board.
Usually 1–3 days without it
Parts
Defrost thermostat / evaporator defrost sensor
$25–$70
Defrost heater
$40–$110
Defrost timer (timer-equipped models)
$30–$80
Electronic / adaptive defrost control board
$150–$300
Labor
$125–$425
Defrost System
Replace defrost heater/thermostat/board. Usually 1–3 days without it
Advanced DIY
Defrost thermostat / evaporator defrost sensor
$25–$70
Defrost heater
$40–$110
Defrost timer (timer-equipped models)
$30–$80
Electronic / adaptive defrost control board
$150–$300
$125–$425
DIY
Advanced DIY
What’s involved
Replace evaporator or condenser fan motor.
Usually 1–3 days without it
Parts
Evaporator fan blade / impeller
$15–$60
Evaporator fan motor
$50–$160
Labor
$250–$425
Fan Motor
Replace evaporator or condenser fan motor. Usually 1–3 days without it
Advanced DIY
Evaporator fan blade / impeller
$15–$60
Evaporator fan motor
$50–$160
$250–$425
DIY
Advanced DIY
What’s involved
The technician confirms water supply and freezer temperature, then replaces the failed ice maker module or inlet valve.
Parts
Ice-maker water inlet valve
$40–$150
Complete ice maker assembly
$80–$225
Ice-level sensor / ice-level control board
$100–$300
Labor
$125–$325
Ice Maker / Water Inlet Valve
The technician confirms water supply and freezer temperature, then replaces the failed ice maker module or inlet valve.
Advanced DIY
Ice-maker water inlet valve
$40–$150
Complete ice maker assembly
$80–$225
Ice-level sensor / ice-level control board
$100–$300
$125–$325
DIY
Easy DIY
What’s involved
The drain is thawed and flushed, the drain tube is cleared, and a drain-heat modification is installed when the design calls for it.
Parts
Drain tube / P-trap
$40–$45
Labor
$150–$325
Defrost Drain (Clogged)
The drain is thawed and flushed, the drain tube is cleared, and a drain-heat modification is installed when the design calls for it.
Easy DIY
Drain tube / P-trap
$40–$45
$150–$325
DIY
Advanced DIY
What’s involved
The start device is electrically tested and replaced if it cannot reliably start the compressor.
Parts
Compressor start relay / overload / start device
$20–$100
Failed compressor / sealed-system compressor replacement
$280–$500
Labor
$125–$850
Compressor Start Relay
The start device is electrically tested and replaced if it cannot reliably start the compressor.
Advanced DIY
Compressor start relay / overload / start device
$20–$100
Failed compressor / sealed-system compressor replacement
$280–$500
$125–$850
DIY
Advanced DIY
What’s involved
The sensor readings are compared with actual cabinet temperature and the failed thermostat or thermistor is replaced.
Parts
Thermistor / temperature sensor
$25–$75
Mechanical temperature-control thermostat
$50–$130
Air damper / diffuser control
$50–$200
Main electronic control board
$150–$300
Labor
$125–$325
Thermostat / Thermistor
The sensor readings are compared with actual cabinet temperature and the failed thermostat or thermistor is replaced.
Advanced DIY
Thermistor / temperature sensor
$25–$75
Mechanical temperature-control thermostat
$50–$130
Air damper / diffuser control
$50–$200
Main electronic control board
$150–$300
$125–$325
DIY
Easy DIY
What’s involved
The gasket and door alignment are inspected, and the worn gasket is replaced and heat-formed to seal correctly.
Parts
Door Gasket
$70–$150
Labor
$125–$250
Door Gasket
The gasket and door alignment are inspected, and the worn gasket is replaced and heat-formed to seal correctly.
Easy DIY
Door Gasket
$70–$150
$125–$250
DIY
Advanced DIY
What’s involved
The condenser area is cleaned, the fan is tested under load, and the motor or blade is replaced.
Parts
Condenser Fan Motor
$50–$85
Labor
$150–$325
Condenser Fan Motor
The condenser area is cleaned, the fan is tested under load, and the motor or blade is replaced.
Advanced DIY
Condenser Fan Motor
$50–$85
$150–$325
DIY
Advanced DIY
What’s involved
Power inputs and loads are checked before replacing and, where required, programming the main control board.
Parts
Main Control Board
$285–$365
Labor
$150–$325
Main Control Board
Power inputs and loads are checked before replacing and, where required, programming the main control board.
Advanced DIY
Main Control Board
$285–$365
$150–$325
DIY
Technician job
What’s involved
Replace compressor or repair sealed system (evacuate/recharge).
Usually 3–10 days without it
Parts
Compressor
$340–$460
Evaporator assembly / refrigerant leak
$250–$525
Labor
$500–$850
Compressor / Sealed System
Replace compressor or repair sealed system (evacuate/recharge). Usually 3–10 days without it
Technician job
Compressor
$340–$460
Evaporator assembly / refrigerant leak
$250–$525
$500–$850
Easy DIY: basic tools, under an hour. Moderate: some disassembly. Advanced: experience with the machine's internals. Technician: sealed-system, electrical or tub-split work.
Parts prices don’t move much across the country; labor does. If a technician supplies the part, expect 40–50% on top of the part price.
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