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 Clearlake list starts with companies that name GE, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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Independent GE Ice Maker Technicians, Clearlake CA
40 repair companies serve Clearlake from within 60 miles. 1 list an address in Clearlake, and other nearby bases include Santa Rosa (7), Vacaville (7), and Woodland (4). The farthest listed company is about 57 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Clearlake mentions GE by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 2.0 miles away. The 33 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars. Clearlake is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 18 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.0, 16.0, 33.2 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 35 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 60 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 19 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 16 |
The leading options for Clearlake are Sears Appliance Repair (2.0 miles away, 4.3 stars from 53 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (16.0 miles away, based in Lakeport, 4.6 stars from 93 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (36.3 miles away, based in Santa Rosa, 4.6 stars from 136 reviews, lists Saturday hours); TeeVax Home Appliance & Kitchen Center (36.3 miles away, based in Santa Rosa, 4.6 stars from 216 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
GE Ice and Freezer Designs
Know which GE ice maker you have before you call: GE sells in-door ice maker, countertop nugget ice maker (ge profile opal), dual ice maker, and fresh-food compartment ice maker.
GE Lines Technicians Work On
What a GE Technician Deals With
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
Common GE Ice Maker and Freezer Problems
- 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
- New ice maker not making ice. A new ice maker often ships switched off and can take up to 24 hours to get cold enough, and it cycles a few times to purge air before the first fill. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator - New Icemaker Not Producing Ice
Reading a GE Error Code
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| E and 8 | On an upright freezer control, the temperature sensor (thermistor) is shorted; 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 |
| tF | Not a fault; shows that Turbo Freeze is active. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Error, Fault or Function Codes |
GE Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
What Gets Fixed on a Clearlake Freezer Call
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in Clearlake and freezer repair in Clearlake.
Keeping a GE Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- Most GE upright and chest freezers need at least 3 inches of clearance on the top and sides for airflow, and a warm cabinet exterior is normal on both types. Source: GE Appliances - Warm Freezer Exterior
- 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?
Brand guides: GE Ice Maker Not Working: What to Check.
GE Repair Cost Ranges
Price the repair before replacing a GE refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 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: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
Around Clearlake
Most ice maker calls in Clearlake 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).
Before You Book in Clearlake
- How often do you repair GE ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Clearlake, CA
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Also Serving Towns Around Clearlake
GE ice maker and freezer repair for Hidden Valley Lake is handled by the same companies listed for Clearlake. Each town also has its own freezer repair page with the nearest companies:
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Clearlake technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the GE ice maker itself.