If your GE ice maker has stopped making ice, the ice compartment has frozen over or the freezer is running warm, the technician you call should know the model line. The Malibu list starts with companies that name GE, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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Independent GE Ice Maker Technicians, Malibu CA
40 repair companies serve Malibu from within 30 miles. 1 of them are based in Malibu itself, and other nearby bases include Thousand Oaks (13), Calabasas (10), and Westlake Village (6). The farthest listed company is about 13 miles out. 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. The closest is Topline Appliance Repair Agoura Hills, about 7.6 miles away. The 30 rated companies in range average 4.9 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Malibu. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 8 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 7.6, 7.6, 7.7 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 8 |
The leading options for Malibu are ABS Thermador & GE Monogram Appliance Repair (70.7 miles away, based in Laguna Beach, 5.0 stars from 10 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (11.4 miles away, based in Thousand Oaks, 4.7 stars from 255 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Krupo Appliance Repair - Calabasas (11.4 miles away, based in Calabasas, 5.0 stars from 65 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Woodland Hills Appliance Repair (12.7 miles away, based in Woodland Hills, 4.7 stars from 79 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which GE Ice Maker Do You Have?
Know which GE ice maker you have before you call: GE sells dual ice maker, in-freezer ice maker, undercounter ice maker, and in-door ice maker.
GE Ice and Freezer Features
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
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
- 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
- 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
Reading a GE Error Code
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| CI | Check that the ice maker is working properly. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator 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 |
| tF | Not a fault; shows that Turbo Freeze is active. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Error, Fault or Function Codes |
Signs Your GE Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
What Gets Fixed on a Malibu Ice Maker Call
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in Malibu and freezer repair in Malibu.
Care GE Recommends
- 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.
GE Repair Cost Ranges
A GE ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit 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
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- Any light, code or message on the display
Around Malibu
Most ice maker calls in Malibu 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 Malibu Repair Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Malibu, CA
Do you work for GE?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
How do I reset my ice maker?
Is my GE ice maker worth repairing?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Malibu, CA
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Malibu
Write down any code or light your GE display shows and when it appears. It helps a Malibu technician bring the right parts.