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.
Independent listings only: Freezer Repair Near Me is not affiliated with or endorsed by GE. If your appliance is still under manufacturer coverage, contact GE directly.
Who Works on GE Ice Makers Near San Anselmo
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of San Anselmo. 1 list an address in San Anselmo, and the rest are spread across San Rafael (10), Richmond (7), and Mill Valley (5). The farthest listed company is about 15 miles out. None of the repair companies near San Anselmo name GE in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. The closest is Jim's Repair Service, about 0.7 miles away. Across 21 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
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.
| Mention freezers | 1 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 13 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 1.5, 2.2 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 43 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 12 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 19 |
The leading options for San Anselmo are Smart Solution Appliances (14.7 miles away, based in San Francisco, 4.9 stars from 138 reviews, lists Saturday hours); UniFix Appliance Repair (2.4 miles away, based in San Rafael, 4.9 stars from 94 reviews, lists Saturday hours); All State Appliance Repair (14.7 miles away, based in San Francisco, 4.9 stars from 181 reviews, lists Saturday hours); SGS Appliance Repair, INC (14.7 miles away, based in San Francisco, 4.9 stars from 79 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your GE Ice Maker
How GE Ice Makers and Freezers Work
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
Common GE Ice Maker and Freezer Problems
- 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
- 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
GE Ice Maker and Freezer Codes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| FF | Freezer temperature has risen too high; check frozen food for thawing. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Error, Fault or Function Codes |
| 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 |
Signs Your GE Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
What Gets Fixed on a San Anselmo Ice Maker Call
Not sure it is a GE problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in San Anselmo and freezer repair in San Anselmo.
Care GE Recommends
- 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
- 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
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:
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Any light, code or message on the display
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
What San Anselmo Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in San Anselmo 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 San Anselmo
- How often do you repair GE ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: San Anselmo, CA
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
How do I find a technician who knows GE ice makers?
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GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near San Anselmo
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair for Towns Near San Anselmo
Live outside San Anselmo? The same GE ice maker and freezer repair technicians serve Fairfax. See each town's own freezer repair listings below.
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a San Anselmo technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the GE ice maker itself.