GE owners in Hot Springs usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. Below are independent repair companies serving Hot Springs, with those that mention GE first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with GE, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Who Works on GE Ice Makers Near Hot Springs
Within 60 miles of Hot Springs there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 4 list an address in Hot Springs, and the rest are spread across Little Rock (19), North Little Rock (9), and Maumelle (3). Appliance Service Co Inc is the nearest, roughly 0.7 miles from Hot Springs. None of the repair companies near Hot Springs name GE in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Across 17 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Hot Springs is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Hot Springs. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 1.8, 1.9 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 7 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 7 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 46 |
First up for Hot Springs: Chuck's Appliance Repair (1.8 miles away, 4.2 stars from 95 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Patriot Appliance Services (9.1 miles away, based in Royal, 4.6 stars from 73 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (27.4 miles away, based in Benton, 4.4 stars from 299 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A-Tech Appliance Service (47.5 miles away, based in Little Rock, 4.6 stars from 187 reviews).
GE Ice and Freezer Designs
Know which GE ice maker you have before you call: GE sells in-freezer ice maker, undercounter ice maker, fresh-food compartment ice maker, and dual ice maker. Freezer styles include upright freezer, French door bottom-freezer refrigerator, top-freezer refrigerator, and side-by-side refrigerator.
GE Ice and Freezer Features
How GE Ice Makers and Freezers Work
On the Opal nugget ice maker, two small sensors at the ice chute entrance detect a full bin and tell the unit when to go into defrost, and they stop working properly when coated with scale. Source: GE Appliances - Opal Ice Maker - Cleaning the Sensor
Common leak points GE lists for the ice maker are loose water line fittings, a leaking water valve, a leaking fill tube extension and a clogged defrost drain. Source: GE Appliances - Why is my ice maker leaking and dripping water?
GE Symptoms and First Checks
- 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
- Freezer warm on the outside. GE says chest freezers shed heat through the cabinet and uprights have case heaters to stop sweating, so a warm exterior is normal if clearance is adequate. Source: GE Appliances - Warm Freezer Exterior
Reading a GE Error Code
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| CI | Check that the ice maker is working properly. 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 |
| 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 |
GE Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Hot Springs
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Hot Springs and freezer repair in Hot Springs.
Care GE Recommends
- Keeping the freezer about three-quarters full helps the ice maker run efficiently and hold temperature. Source: GE Appliances - How much ice should I get in a day?
- 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
Brand guides: GE Ice Maker Not Working: What to Check.
GE Repair Cost Ranges
Most GE ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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
- When the water filter was last changed
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
What Hot Springs Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Hot Springs 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.
Arkansas has no separate appliance repair license, and household appliances are listed as exempt equipment under the state HVACR licensing law, though exempt work must still meet HVACR rules and any local permit and inspection requirements. Source: Arkansas HVAC/R Statutes 2025, A.C.A. § 17-33-102 (Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing)
In Arkansas, you can check a license with the Arkansas Department of Health Protective Health Codes licensee search (plumbing and gas fitter licenses) or report a problem to the Arkansas Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Hot Springs
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- 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?
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Hot Springs, AR
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
Can the same technician fix my GE chest or upright freezer?
Is my GE ice maker worth repairing?
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GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Hot Springs
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Hot Springs technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the GE ice maker itself.