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 Pico Rivera, with those that mention GE first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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Who Works on GE Ice Makers Near Pico Rivera
Within 30 miles of Pico Rivera there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Downey (11), Whittier (9), and Montebello (3). Nearest on the list: Montebello vacuum repair, around 1.9 miles out. No company within 30 miles of Pico Rivera names GE in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. Across 31 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
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| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.9, 2.0, 2.1 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 48 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 14 |
| Mention ice makers | 1 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 19 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 11 |
The leading options for Pico Rivera are ABS Thermador & GE Monogram Appliance Repair (39.6 miles away, based in Laguna Beach, 5.0 stars from 10 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.1 miles away, based in Whittier, 4.5 stars from 419 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Perez Appliance and Plumbing Repair (6.0 miles away, based in South Gate, 4.5 stars from 57 reviews, lists Saturday hours); LG Washer, Dryer & Refrigerator Appliance Repair Group (6.3 miles away, based in Alhambra, 5.0 stars from 22 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
GE Ice and Freezer Designs
GE ice makers come in several designs, including fresh-food compartment ice maker, in-freezer ice maker, countertop nugget ice maker (ge profile opal), and undercounter ice maker, and each one fails in its own way. Freezer styles include French door bottom-freezer refrigerator, chest freezer, side-by-side refrigerator, and upright freezer.
GE Ice and Freezer Features
What a GE Technician Deals With
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
What GE Says to Check First
- Ice maker frozen / ice buildup. If cubes jam the ejector rake the cycle can't finish, so clear the ice carefully because the mold may be hot. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator - Icemaker Not Producing Ice
- 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
Reading a GE Error Code
| 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 |
| 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 |
| dE | The defrost system has not operated properly in the last 24 hours. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Error, Fault or Function Codes |
When to Call for GE Ice Maker Repair
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
What a Freezer Technician Checks
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Care GE Recommends
- 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.
Budgeting for a GE Ice Maker Repair
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?
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - 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
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- When the water filter was last changed
Local Notes for Pico Rivera
Most ice maker calls in Pico Rivera 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 Pico Rivera
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Pico Rivera, CA
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
How do I find a technician who knows GE ice makers?
Do you repair GE standalone freezers too?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Pico Rivera, CA
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Pico Rivera
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Pico Rivera technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the GE ice maker itself.