A GE ice maker shares its basic needs with every other ice maker, cold air, water and a working mechanism, but where it sits, how it is reset and the codes it shows are specific to the brand and model. Below are independent repair companies serving Berkeley, with those that mention GE first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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Who Works on GE Ice Makers Near Berkeley
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Berkeley. 7 of them are based in Berkeley itself, and other nearby bases include Oakland (19), El Cerrito (4), and Albany (3). The farthest listed company is about 6 miles out. Nearest on the list: Berkeley Appliance Repair Technologies, around 0.1 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Berkeley mentions GE by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Across 29 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.9 stars.
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| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 5 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.1, 0.3, 0.4 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 4 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
First up for Berkeley: General Refrigeration Services Co (4.6 miles away, based in Oakland, 5.0 stars from 45 reviews); Fast Help Appliance Repair (0.4 miles away, 5.0 stars from 18 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Urban Appliance Repair LLC (3.0 miles away, based in Emeryville, 5.0 stars from 54 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Zuta Appliance Repair (0.4 miles away, 4.8 stars from 186 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which GE Ice Maker Do You Have?
Know which GE ice maker you have before you call: GE sells undercounter ice maker, countertop nugget ice maker (ge profile opal), in-door ice maker, and dual ice maker. Freezer styles include top-freezer refrigerator, chest freezer, French door bottom-freezer refrigerator, and side-by-side refrigerator.
Know Your GE Ice Maker
How GE Ice Makers and Freezers Work
The icemaker fills from the rear while its thermostat sits at the front cube, so a slow fill or a freezer colder than about -10°F can eject the rear cubes before they are solid and leave them hollow. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator - Hollow, Mushy, or Small Ice Cubes
Common GE Ice Maker and Freezer Problems
- Ice maker leaking. Unplug the refrigerator, then check the water line fittings, water valve, fill tube extension and defrost drain, and make sure the unit is level. Source: GE Appliances - Why is my ice maker leaking and dripping water?
- 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| CI | Check that the ice maker is working properly. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Error, Fault or Function Codes |
Signs Your GE Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice clumping in the bucket
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Berkeley
Not sure it is a GE problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Berkeley and freezer repair in Berkeley.
Keeping a GE Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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
- Clean an Opal's sensors with a cotton swab dampened with white vinegar, and run vinegar cleaning cycles followed by fresh-water rinses if hard water buildup persists. Source: GE Appliances - Opal Ice Maker - Cleaning the Sensor
Brand guides: GE Ice Maker Not Working: What to Check.
What GE Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
Most GE ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Deep freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- Any light, code or message on the display
- Whether the water dispenser still works
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Berkeley, CA
Most ice maker calls in Berkeley 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).
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Berkeley
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Berkeley, CA
Why is my GE refrigerator showing a code?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Berkeley
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Berkeley technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the GE ice maker itself.