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. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions GE and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
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Independent GE Ice Maker Technicians, Hermosa Beach CA
40 repair companies serve Hermosa Beach from within 30 miles. 1 list an address in Hermosa Beach, and the rest are spread across Torrance (12), Redondo Beach (5), and Gardena (5). Distances run up to about 6 miles. No company within 30 miles of Hermosa Beach names GE in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. Nearest on the list: Best Hermosa Beach Appliance Repair, around 0.3 miles out. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
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| Listed as refrigerator repair | 9 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 10 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 18 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 1.3, 1.7 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 45 |
At the top of the Hermosa Beach list: ABS Thermador & GE Monogram Appliance Repair (45.6 miles away, based in Laguna Beach, 5.0 stars from 10 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Wizard Appliance Repair (4.7 miles away, based in Gardena, 4.8 stars from 162 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (3.7 miles away, based in Torrance, 4.5 stars from 332 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Redondo Beach Appliance Repair (1.7 miles away, based in Redondo Beach, 4.5 stars from 76 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
GE Ice and Freezer Designs
Know which GE ice maker you have before you call: GE sells in-freezer ice maker, in-door ice maker, countertop nugget ice maker (ge profile opal), and fresh-food compartment ice maker. On the freezer side, GE sells French door bottom-freezer refrigerator, side-by-side refrigerator, top-freezer refrigerator, and upright freezer.
GE Ice and Freezer Features
What Makes GE Ice Maker Repairs Different
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
GE Symptoms and First Checks
- 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?
- 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 |
| CI | Check that the ice maker is working properly. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Error, Fault or Function Codes |
| tF | Not a fault; shows that Turbo Freeze is active. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Error, Fault or Function Codes |
When to Call for GE Ice Maker Repair
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
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Owner Care for GE Ice Makers
- 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.
Budgeting for a GE Ice Maker Repair
Price the repair before replacing a GE refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Before the Technician Arrives
- Any light, code or message on the display
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- When the water filter was last changed
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Hermosa Beach, CA
Most ice maker calls in Hermosa Beach 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 Hermosa Beach
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Hermosa Beach, CA
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Is my GE ice maker worth repairing?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
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Write down any code or light your GE display shows and when it appears. It helps a Hermosa Beach technician bring the right parts.