GE owners in Hawthorne usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. The Hawthorne list starts with companies that name GE, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
Freezer Repair Near Me is independent and not affiliated with GE. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair GE ice makers and freezers along with other brands.
Independent GE Ice Maker Technicians, Hawthorne CA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Hawthorne. 4 of them are based in Hawthorne itself, and the rest are spread across Inglewood (10), Gardena (6), and Redondo Beach (4). The farthest listed company is about 6 miles out. The closest is Top Appliance Repair Hawthorne, about 0.4 miles away. No company within 30 miles of Hawthorne names GE in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 21 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 46 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 0.4, 0.4 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 12 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 11 |
At the top of the Hawthorne list: ABS Thermador & GE Monogram Appliance Repair (45.4 miles away, based in Laguna Beach, 5.0 stars from 10 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Wizard Appliance Repair (2.2 miles away, based in Gardena, 4.8 stars from 162 reviews); Redondo Beach Appliance Repair (2.9 miles away, based in Redondo Beach, 4.5 stars from 76 reviews, lists Saturday hours); The Haus Appliances (3.0 miles away, based in Torrance, 4.7 stars from 202 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
GE Ice and Freezer Designs
GE ice makers come in several designs, including in-freezer ice maker, in-door ice maker, dual ice maker, and fresh-food compartment ice maker, and each one fails in its own way. Freezer styles include French door bottom-freezer refrigerator, upright freezer, top-freezer refrigerator, and chest freezer.
GE Lines Technicians Work On
What Makes GE Ice Maker Repairs Different
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?
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
GE Symptoms and First Checks
- 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
- Opal nugget ice maker low or no ice. A blocked ice chute can give a false full-bin signal, so clean the Opal per the manual and make sure the bin is fully inserted. Source: GE Appliances - Opal Ice Maker - Troubleshooting
GE Ice Maker and Freezer Codes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| dE | The defrost system has not operated properly in the last 24 hours. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Error, Fault or Function Codes |
GE Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Hawthorne
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Hawthorne and freezer repair in Hawthorne.
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?
- 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
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:
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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
- When the water filter was last changed
What Hawthorne Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Hawthorne 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 Hawthorne
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Hawthorne, CA
Is my GE ice maker worth repairing?
What should I do about a GE error code?
How do I reset my ice maker?
Do you repair GE standalone freezers too?
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GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Hawthorne
Also Serving Towns Around Hawthorne
The technicians listed for Hawthorne also cover smaller towns nearby, including Del Aire. If you are in one of them, the companies above are your closest GE ice maker and freezer repair options, and our helpline covers you too.
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Hawthorne technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the GE ice maker itself.