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.
Independent GE Ice Maker Technicians, Live Oak CA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Live Oak. Other nearby bases include Los Gatos (10), Santa Cruz (8), and Watsonville (4). Distances run up to about 19 miles. Nearest on the list: Plug-In Services, around 1.1 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Live Oak mentions GE by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Across 28 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.9 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Live Oak. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 7 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 43 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 8 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 16 |
First up for Live Oak: Lighthouse Appliance Repair (1.2 miles away, based in Santa Cruz, 5.0 stars from 131 reviews); Santa Cruz Appliance Repair (2.8 miles away, based in Santa Cruz, 4.8 stars from 195 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Joy Appliance Repair (18.5 miles away, based in San Jose, 4.9 stars from 69 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Plug-In Services (1.1 miles away, based in Capitola, 5.0 stars from 22 reviews).
GE Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
GE ice makers come in several designs, including in-door ice maker, dual ice maker, countertop nugget ice maker (ge profile opal), and in-freezer ice maker, and each one fails in its own way. On the freezer side, GE sells side-by-side refrigerator, chest freezer, French door bottom-freezer refrigerator, and upright freezer.
Know Your GE Ice Maker
What Makes GE Ice Maker Repairs Different
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
- Small or hollow cubes. Replace a clogged filter, make sure the freezer is not below -10°F and check the supply line for kinks or a partly closed saddle valve. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator - Hollow, Mushy, or Small Ice Cubes
- 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
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 |
| tF | Not a fault; shows that Turbo Freeze is active. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Error, Fault or Function Codes |
| 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 |
Signs Your GE Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
What Gets Fixed on a Live Oak Ice Maker Call
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Live Oak and freezer repair in Live Oak.
Care GE Recommends
- GE suggests 0°F in the freezer and 37°F in the fresh food section for best ice production, lowering the setting one degree every 24 hours if output is low. Source: GE Appliances - Icemaker Troubleshooting Tips
- 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.
Budgeting for a GE Ice Maker Repair
A GE ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 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?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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.
What to Have Ready for a GE Call
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- When the water filter was last changed
Around Live Oak
Most ice maker calls in Live Oak 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 Live Oak Repair Technician
- 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: Live Oak, CA
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Is my GE ice maker worth repairing?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
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GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Live Oak
Also Serving Towns Around Live Oak
Live outside Live Oak? The same GE ice maker and freezer repair technicians serve Twin Lakes. See each town's own freezer repair listings below.
Write down any code or light your GE display shows and when it appears. It helps a Live Oak technician bring the right parts.