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. Below are independent repair companies serving North Highlands, with those that mention GE first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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, North Highlands CA
Within 30 miles of North Highlands there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 5 of them are based in North Highlands itself, and other nearby bases include Sacramento (12), Carmichael (8), and Citrus Heights (6). Distances run up to about 5 miles. No company within 90 miles of North Highlands mentions GE by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Local appliance repair is the nearest, roughly 0.5 miles from North Highlands. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 32 businesses.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 46 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 0.7, 0.9 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 15 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 15 |
First up for North Highlands: ZR Master Appliance Repair LLC (0.9 miles away, 4.9 stars from 265 reviews, lists Saturday hours); River City Appliance Repair & Part Sales (3.7 miles away, based in Sacramento, 4.6 stars from 159 reviews); KomFix Appliance Repair (4.1 miles away, based in Roseville, 5.0 stars from 166 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Viking Appliance Repair (2.9 miles away, based in Carmichael, 4.0 stars from 9 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
GE Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
GE ice makers come in several designs, including in-freezer ice maker, dual ice maker, countertop nugget ice maker (ge profile opal), and fresh-food compartment ice maker, and each one fails in its own way. On the freezer side, GE sells chest freezer, French door bottom-freezer refrigerator, side-by-side refrigerator, and upright freezer.
Know Your GE Ice Maker
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
- 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
- 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
GE Ice Maker and Freezer Codes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| FF | Freezer temperature has risen too high; check frozen food for thawing. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Error, Fault or Function Codes |
| CI | Check that the ice maker is working properly. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Error, Fault or Function Codes |
When to Call for GE Ice Maker Repair
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in North Highlands
Not sure it is a GE problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in North Highlands and freezer repair in North Highlands.
Keeping a GE Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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
- Clean an Opal's sensors with a cotton swab dampened with white vinegar, and run vinegar cleaning cycles followed by fresh-water rinses if hard water buildup persists. Source: GE Appliances - Opal Ice Maker - Cleaning the Sensor
Brand guides: GE Ice Maker Not Working: What to Check.
GE Repair Cost Ranges
Most GE ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 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?
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
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
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for North Highlands, CA
Most ice maker calls in North Highlands 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).
Hiring a Repair Company in North Highlands
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: North Highlands, CA
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Should I repair or replace my GE refrigerator?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
Do you repair GE standalone freezers too?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in North Highlands, CA
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near North Highlands
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a North Highlands technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the GE ice maker itself.