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. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions GE and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with GE, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Salida
40 repair companies serve Salida from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Modesto (16), Tracy (7), and Manteca (4). The farthest listed company is about 20 miles out. The closest is Rayes Electro Solutions, about 1.1 miles away. None of the repair companies near Salida name GE in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. The 27 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Salida. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Companies within 30 miles | 57 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 34 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 11 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 11 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.1, 2.6, 3.6 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
At the top of the Salida list: Sears Appliance Repair (14.6 miles away, based in Oakdale, 4.3 stars from 56 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.6 miles away, based in Modesto, 4.2 stars from 128 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Zip Appliance & Plumbing Repair Modesto (6.2 miles away, based in Modesto, 4.8 stars from 129 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (19.1 miles away, based in Turlock, 4.3 stars from 141 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
GE Ice and Freezer Designs
Know which GE ice maker you have before you call: GE sells dual ice maker, fresh-food compartment ice maker, countertop nugget ice maker (ge profile opal), and in-door ice maker. On the freezer side, GE sells side-by-side refrigerator, top-freezer refrigerator, upright freezer, and French door bottom-freezer refrigerator.
GE Lines Technicians Work On
What Makes GE Ice Maker Repairs Different
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
GE Symptoms and First Checks
- 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
- 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 |
| E and 9 | On an upright freezer control, the thermistor circuit is open; 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 |
Signs Your GE Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice clumping in the bucket
What a Freezer Technician Checks
Not sure it is a GE problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Salida and freezer repair in Salida.
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
- 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
Price the repair before replacing a GE refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- 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?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 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?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
What to Have Ready for a GE Call
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
Around Salida
Most ice maker calls in Salida 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).
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Salida
- How often do you repair GE ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Salida, CA
Is this GE customer service?
How do I reset my ice maker?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Salida
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Salida
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Salida technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the GE ice maker itself.