GE owners in Placentia usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions GE and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
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Who Works on GE Ice Makers Near Placentia
40 repair companies serve Placentia from within 30 miles. 8 list an address in Placentia, and the rest are spread across Anaheim (12), Fullerton (8), and Yorba Linda (5). Distances run up to about 6 miles. 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. Nearest on the list: OC Appliance Repair Group, around 0.6 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 31 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.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.6, 0.7, 0.8 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 6 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 6 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 9 |
Closest matches for Placentia: ABS Thermador & GE Monogram Appliance Repair (27.4 miles away, based in Laguna Beach, 5.0 stars from 10 reviews, lists Saturday hours); GE Monogram Repair Expert (79.9 miles away, based in Cathedral City, 5.0 stars from 14 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Davis Appliance Subzero & Wolf Repair (6.0 miles away, based in Orange, 4.8 stars from 152 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Pride Appliance Repair - Placentia (0.8 miles away, 4.6 stars from 7 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
GE Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
Know which GE ice maker you have before you call: GE sells undercounter ice maker, in-freezer ice maker, countertop nugget ice maker (ge profile opal), and fresh-food compartment ice maker. On the freezer side, GE sells top-freezer refrigerator, side-by-side refrigerator, chest freezer, and French door bottom-freezer refrigerator.
Know Your GE Ice Maker
How GE Ice Makers and Freezers Work
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?
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
- Freezer warm on the outside. GE says chest freezers shed heat through the cabinet and uprights have case heaters to stop sweating, so a warm exterior is normal if clearance is adequate. Source: GE Appliances - Warm Freezer Exterior
What GE Ice and Freezer Codes Mean
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| CI | Check that the ice maker is working properly. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator 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 |
| dE | The defrost system has not operated properly in the last 24 hours. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Error, Fault or Function Codes |
Signs Your GE Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice tastes or smells off
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Placentia and freezer repair in Placentia.
Owner Care for GE Ice Makers
- 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
- 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?
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:
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 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?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer 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 ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- Whether the water dispenser still works
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Placentia, CA
Most ice maker calls in Placentia 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 Placentia
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Placentia, CA
Do you repair GE standalone freezers too?
What causes heavy frost buildup?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
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Write down any code or light your GE display shows and when it appears. It helps a Placentia technician bring the right parts.