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. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions GE and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
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 Arroyo Grande
Our data shows 14 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Arroyo Grande. 1 list an address in Arroyo Grande, and other nearby bases include Santa Maria (6), San Luis Obispo (4), and Atascadero (2). Distances run up to about 27 miles. None of the repair companies near Arroyo Grande name GE in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Ruffoni's Home Appliance is the nearest, roughly 0.6 miles from Arroyo Grande. Across 12 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Arroyo Grande. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 14 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 6 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 10 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.6, 10.4, 10.7 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 4 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 6 |
The leading options for Arroyo Grande are Sears Appliance Repair (14.7 miles away, based in Santa Maria, 4.4 stars from 46 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ruffoni's Home Appliance (0.6 miles away, 4.8 stars from 660 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (17.2 miles away, based in Santa Maria, 4.5 stars from 110 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (10.7 miles away, based in San Luis Obispo, 4.4 stars from 88 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
GE Ice and Freezer Designs
Know which GE ice maker you have before you call: GE sells fresh-food compartment ice maker, undercounter ice maker, in-freezer ice maker, and countertop nugget ice maker (ge profile opal). Freezer styles include side-by-side refrigerator, French door bottom-freezer refrigerator, chest freezer, and top-freezer refrigerator.
GE Ice and Freezer Features
How GE Ice Makers and Freezers Work
GE says the icemaker mold has to get down to about 16°F before a cycle will start, so a warm freezer slows or stops ice production. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator - Icemaker Not Producing Ice
GE Symptoms and First Checks
- Freezer not freezing. On an upright or chest freezer whose lights work but won't cool, GE says to confirm the control isn't set to OFF before scheduling repair. Source: GE Appliances - Upright & Chest Freezer - Not Working
- Small or hollow cubes. Replace a clogged filter, make sure the freezer is not below -10°F and check the supply line for kinks or a partly closed saddle valve. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator - Hollow, Mushy, or Small Ice Cubes
GE Ice Maker and Freezer Codes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| tF | Not a fault; shows that Turbo Freeze is active. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Error, Fault or Function Codes |
| dE | The defrost system has not operated properly in the last 24 hours. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator 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 |
When to Call for GE Ice Maker Repair
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Arroyo Grande and freezer repair in Arroyo Grande.
Owner Care for GE Ice Makers
- 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?
- 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.
Budgeting for a GE Ice Maker Repair
Price the repair before replacing a GE refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 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?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Before the Technician Arrives
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- Any light, code or message on the display
Local Notes for Arroyo Grande
Most ice maker calls in Arroyo Grande 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.
California requires businesses that repair major home appliances such as refrigerators, ranges, dishwashers, washers and dryers for pay to register with the Bureau of Household Goods and Services as Major Home Appliance Service Dealers, including out-of-state providers serving California customers. Source: Application for Registration (Electronic and Appliance Repair Dealers) - Bureau of Household Goods and Services
In California, you can check a license with the CSLB Check a License or report a problem to the California Attorney General, Public Inquiry Unit (consumer complaint against a business).
Hiring a Repair Company in Arroyo Grande
- 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?
- How often do you repair GE ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Arroyo Grande, CA
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Which Arroyo Grande technicians work on GE?
Why is my GE refrigerator showing a code?
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Arroyo Grande technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the GE ice maker itself.