🧊 Common LG Refrigerator Failures You Shouldn't Ignore (Model LFXS28968S & Similar)

Professional Appliance Repair
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If you own an LG French door refrigerator like the LFXS28968S, you'll likely enjoy the sleek design and smart features until it stops cooling, makes strange noises, or the ice maker quits. Sound familiar? You’re not alone. At Professional Appliance Repair, we’ve helped hundreds of local Tampa Bay residents fix LG Refrigerator Failures - these exact issues—fast, affordable, and done right. 💪🔧

⚙️ Why Do LG Refrigerators Fail?

The LG LFXS28968S is a feature-packed fridge, but it’s also part of a generation known for linear compressor issues and several other common part failures. Here’s what our experienced technicians often see during service calls:

🔧 Most Vulnerable Parts in the LG LFXS28968S:

Linear Compressor (TCA38151706) The heart of your fridge. Known to fail suddenly, leading to no cooling, warm food, and spoiled groceries. A failed compressor may make clicking sounds or stop running altogether.
Inverter Control Board (EBR78940614) Works with the compressor. If it fails, the compressor may not start or run erratically. Replacing both together is often the best solution.
Evaporator Fan Motors are located in both the freezer and fridge sections. If they stop working or freeze up, you'll experience uneven cooling or frost buildup.
Defrost Sensor & Heater: Essential to keep frost from building up on the coils. When these fail, ice builds behind the rear panel, blocking airflow and cooling.
Main Control Board Controls everything from compressor timing to lighting. Malfunctions here can cause unpredictable fridge behavior.
Ice Maker Assembly Frequent complaints: "No ice," "ice stuck," or leaking water. It could be a mechanical or water flow issue, or just a worn-out assembly.
Water Inlet Valve Supplies water to both the dispenser and ice maker. Leaks or internal blockages can cause failures or low water flow.
Door Gaskets are often overlooked. A torn or loose gasket allows warm air in, making the fridge work harder and eventually fail.

🧰 Real-Life Case LG Refrigerator Failures:

This week, we helped a homeowner in Palm Harbor with their LG LFXS28968S that wasn’t cooling and had a noisy compressor. We diagnosed a failed compressor and inverter board. The customer approved the repair, and we replaced both units along with the filter drier, vacuumed and recharged the sealed system with R600a refrigerant. ✅ The fridge was up and running the same day—cold and quiet!

✅ When You Should Call a Pro:

If your LG refrigerator:

Stops cooling
Makes loud or knocking sounds
Shows frost buildup
Has a dead or noisy ice maker…don’t wait. Early diagnosis can save you hundreds and prevent food loss.

💰 Transparent Pricing, Honest Repairs

At Professional Appliance Repair, our $65 service call is refunded with the repair, and we only recommend fixing appliances when it truly makes sense. We’ll give you options—repair or replace—with clear explanations and no pressure.