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. The Paramount list starts with companies that name GE, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with GE, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Independent GE Ice Maker Technicians, Paramount CA
Within 30 miles of Paramount there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Paramount itself, and other nearby bases include Downey (11), Long Beach (5), and South Gate (5). The farthest listed company is about 5 miles out. ARS Enterprises INC is the nearest, roughly 0.4 miles from Paramount. No company within 30 miles of Paramount names GE in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. Across 29 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Paramount. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 10 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 12 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 46 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 1.6, 1.7 |
| Mention ice makers | 1 |
Closest matches for Paramount: ABS Thermador & GE Monogram Appliance Repair (37.0 miles away, based in Laguna Beach, 5.0 stars from 10 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.6 miles away, based in Cerritos, 4.7 stars from 354 reviews, lists Saturday hours); US Appliance (1.9 miles away, based in Lynwood, 4.9 stars from 19 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Perez Appliance and Plumbing Repair (3.8 miles away, based in South Gate, 4.5 stars from 57 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
GE Ice and Freezer Designs
GE ice makers come in several designs, including dual ice maker, in-freezer ice maker, undercounter ice maker, and in-door ice maker, and each one fails in its own way. Freezer styles include upright freezer, French door bottom-freezer refrigerator, side-by-side refrigerator, and chest freezer.
Know Your GE Ice Maker
What a GE Technician Deals With
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 leak points GE lists for the ice maker are loose water line fittings, a leaking water valve, a leaking fill tube extension and a clogged defrost drain. Source: GE Appliances - Why is my ice maker leaking and dripping water?
GE Symptoms and First Checks
- 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
- 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?
What GE Ice and Freezer Codes Mean
| 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 |
| 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 |
GE Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
Not sure it is a GE problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Paramount and freezer repair in Paramount.
Owner Care for GE Ice Makers
- 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
- 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
Brand guides: GE Ice Maker Not Working: What to Check.
What GE Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
A GE ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
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 water dispenser still works
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
Around Paramount
Most ice maker calls in Paramount 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 Paramount
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- 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: Paramount, CA
How do I find a technician who knows GE ice makers?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Do you repair GE standalone freezers too?
What should I do about a GE error code?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Paramount
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Paramount
Before you call, find the model and serial number on your GE refrigerator or freezer, usually on a label inside the fresh-food section or the freezer door frame. A technician who knows the model can often tell you on the phone what the first visit will involve.