If your GE 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. The Hoover list starts with companies that name GE, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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Who Works on GE Ice Makers Near Hoover
Within 30 miles of Hoover there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 list an address in Hoover, and other nearby bases include Birmingham (24), Bessemer (6), and Pelham (4). The farthest listed company is about 13 miles out. Hoover Appliance Service Landmark is the nearest, roughly 0.5 miles from Hoover. None of the repair companies near Hoover name GE in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. The 22 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 21 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 55 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 4 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 0.7, 1.7 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 5 |
First up for Hoover: Lewie's Appliance Sales & Service (10.5 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.9 stars from 2,563 reviews, lists Saturday hours); OTM Appliance Repair (0.7 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.8 stars from 457 reviews); S & S Appliance Parts & Service LLC (6.2 miles away, based in Bessemer, 3.6 stars from 1,492 reviews); Atlas Appliance Repair (12.9 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.9 stars from 2,483 reviews).
GE Lines Technicians Work On
What a GE Technician Deals With
Depending on the model, the ice maker can sit in the freezer, in the fresh food section or in the fresh food door, and daily output runs roughly 3 to 4.5 pounds by style. Source: GE Appliances - How much ice should I get in a day?
GE Symptoms and First Checks
- Ice maker frozen / ice buildup. If cubes jam the ejector rake the cycle can't finish, so clear the ice carefully because the mold may be hot. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator - Icemaker Not Producing Ice
- Ice maker not making ice. First make sure the ice maker is turned on, then confirm the freezer is at 0°F and that clumped ice is not jamming the feeler arm. Source: GE Appliances - Icemaker Troubleshooting Tips
What GE Ice and Freezer Codes Mean
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| E and 7 | On an upright freezer control, a button has been held in for more than 30 seconds. Source: GE Appliances - Freezer Error, Fault or Function Codes |
| tF | Not a fault; shows that Turbo Freeze is active. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Error, Fault or Function Codes |
| E and 9 | On an upright freezer control, the thermistor circuit is open; needs service if a 30-second power reset doesn't clear it. Source: GE Appliances - Freezer Error, Fault or Function Codes |
GE Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Hoover
Not sure it is a GE problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Hoover and freezer repair in Hoover.
Care GE Recommends
- GE suggests 0°F in the freezer and 37°F in the fresh food section for best ice production, lowering the setting one degree every 24 hours if output is low. Source: GE Appliances - Icemaker Troubleshooting Tips
- Change the water filter every six months, sooner after new construction, and run about two gallons through the dispenser after a change to purge air. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator - Hollow, Mushy, or Small Ice Cubes
Brand guides: GE Ice Maker Not Working: What to Check.
What GE Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing a GE refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Deep freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- Any light, code or message on the display
Local Notes for Hoover
Most ice maker calls in Hoover 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.
Alabama does not issue a separate appliance repair license, and the state's heating, air conditioning and refrigeration contractor law expressly excludes work on household appliances, residential refrigerators and ice machines. Source: Code of Alabama 1975, Section 34-31-18 et seq. (Alabama Board of Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Contractors)
In Alabama, you can check a license with the Alabama Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board Individual Licensee Search or report a problem to the Alabama Attorney General's Office, Consumer Interest Division.
Hiring a Repair Company in Hoover
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- How often do you repair GE ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Hoover, AL
How do I reset my ice maker?
Should I repair or replace my GE refrigerator?
Can the same technician fix my GE chest or upright freezer?
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Hoover technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the GE ice maker itself.