GE owners in Sonora usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. The Sonora list starts with companies that name GE, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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Who Works on GE Ice Makers Near Sonora
40 repair companies serve Sonora from within 60 miles. 4 list an address in Sonora, and other nearby bases include Modesto (16), Turlock (4), and Jackson (3). The farthest listed company is about 48 miles out. Burton's Mother Lode Appliance is the nearest, roughly 2.2 miles from Sonora. None of the repair companies near Sonora name GE in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. The 31 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars. Sonora is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 38 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 13 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 13 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.2, 3.3, 4.6 |
Closest matches for Sonora: Sears Appliance Repair (3.3 miles away, 4.4 stars from 94 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (28.4 miles away, based in Oakdale, 4.3 stars from 56 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Burton's Mother Lode Appliance (2.2 miles away, 4.6 stars from 42 reviews); Pro Appliance Inc (47.9 miles away, based in Merced, 4.7 stars from 310 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your GE Ice Maker
What a GE Technician Deals With
The icemaker fills from the rear while its thermostat sits at the front cube, so a slow fill or a freezer colder than about -10°F can eject the rear cubes before they are solid and leave them hollow. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator - Hollow, Mushy, or Small Ice Cubes
GE Symptoms and First Checks
- 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?
- New ice maker not making ice. A new ice maker often ships switched off and can take up to 24 hours to get cold enough, and it cycles a few times to purge air before the first fill. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator - New Icemaker Not Producing Ice
What GE Ice and Freezer Codes Mean
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| FF | Freezer temperature has risen too high; check frozen food for thawing. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Error, Fault or Function Codes |
| tF | Not a fault; shows that Turbo Freeze is active. 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 |
GE Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Sonora
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Sonora and freezer repair in Sonora.
Keeping a GE Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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
- 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.
GE Repair Cost Ranges
Price the repair before replacing a GE refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What to Have Ready for a GE Call
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- When the water filter was last changed
Around Sonora
Most ice maker calls in Sonora 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 Sonora
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Sonora, CA
What should I do about a GE error code?
How do I reset my ice maker?
Is this GE customer service?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Sonora
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Sonora
Write down any code or light your GE display shows and when it appears. It helps a Sonora technician bring the right parts.