Most GE ice maker and freezer repairs in Fountain Valley involve the same few systems: water supply and the inlet valve, the ice maker assembly, fans, the defrost system and the controls. The Fountain Valley list starts with companies that name GE, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with GE, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Independent GE Ice Maker Technicians, Fountain Valley CA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Fountain Valley. 4 list an address in Fountain Valley, and other nearby bases include Huntington Beach (12), Costa Mesa (10), and Santa Ana (7). Superior Fountain Valley Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.2 miles from Fountain Valley. None of the companies within 30 miles mention GE by name, so we include matching companies from a longer drive plus the nearest appliance repair companies. Rated companies nearby average 4.9 stars across 29 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Fountain Valley. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 41 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.2, 0.7, 1.1 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 10 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 10 |
At the top of the Fountain Valley list: ABS Thermador & GE Monogram Appliance Repair (19.2 miles away, based in Laguna Beach, 5.0 stars from 10 reviews, lists Saturday hours); GE Monogram Repair Expert (85.4 miles away, based in Cathedral City, 5.0 stars from 14 reviews, lists Saturday hours); IOGAI - Appliance & Refrigeration Repair Service (4.1 miles away, based in Huntington Beach, 5.0 stars from 124 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Simple Repairs Appliances (3.9 miles away, based in Garden Grove, 5.0 stars from 115 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
GE Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
GE ice makers come in several designs, including dual ice maker, fresh-food compartment ice maker, undercounter ice maker, and in-freezer ice maker, and each one fails in its own way. Freezer styles include side-by-side refrigerator, upright freezer, French door bottom-freezer refrigerator, and chest freezer.
Know Your GE Ice Maker
What a GE Technician Deals With
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
What GE Says to Check First
- 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
- 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
GE Ice Maker and Freezer Codes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| FF | Freezer temperature has risen too high; check frozen food for thawing. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Error, Fault or Function Codes |
Signs Your GE Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Ice tastes or smells off
What Gets Fixed on a Fountain Valley Ice Maker Call
Not sure it is a GE problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Fountain Valley and freezer repair in Fountain Valley.
Keeping a GE Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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?
- 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.
GE Repair Cost Ranges
Price the repair before replacing a GE refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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
- When the water filter was last changed
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
Around Fountain Valley
Most ice maker calls in Fountain Valley 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 Fountain Valley
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Fountain Valley, CA
Why is my GE refrigerator showing a code?
Can the same technician fix my GE chest or upright freezer?
How do I find a technician who knows GE ice makers?
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Fountain Valley technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the GE ice maker itself.