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.
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.
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Hillsborough
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Hillsborough. 1 of them are based in Hillsborough itself, and the rest are spread across San Mateo (16), Burlingame (12), and Belmont (6). None of the repair companies near Hillsborough name GE in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Nearest on the list: Pro Burlingame Appliance Repair Co, around 1.4 miles out. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Hillsborough. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 17 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 44 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 11 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.4, 1.5, 1.5 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 12 |
The leading options for Hillsborough are UsProRepair (3.5 miles away, based in Millbrae, 5.0 stars from 110 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Delta High End Appliance Repair (2.9 miles away, based in San Mateo, 4.9 stars from 162 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair (2.5 miles away, based in Burlingame, 4.7 stars from 141 reviews); Commercial Home Products (1.7 miles away, based in San Mateo, 5.0 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
GE Ice and Freezer Features
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
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
- 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 |
|---|---|
| FF | Freezer temperature has risen too high; check frozen food for thawing. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator 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 |
| 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 |
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
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
What a Freezer Technician Checks
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Hillsborough and freezer repair in Hillsborough.
Owner Care for GE Ice Makers
- 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?
- 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
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 inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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
- When the water filter was last changed
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
Local Notes for Hillsborough
Most ice maker calls in Hillsborough 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).
Questions to Ask a Hillsborough Repair Technician
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- How often do you repair GE ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Hillsborough, CA
Can the same technician fix my GE chest or upright freezer?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
What should I do about a GE error code?
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Write down any code or light your GE display shows and when it appears. It helps a Hillsborough technician bring the right parts.