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. The Tamalpais-Homestead Valley list starts with companies that name GE, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
Freezer Repair Near Me is independent and not affiliated with GE. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair GE ice makers and freezers along with other brands.
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Tamalpais-Homestead Valley
Within 30 miles of Tamalpais-Homestead Valley there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include San Francisco (18), San Rafael (10), and Mill Valley (5). Distances run up to about 10 miles. Pro Appliance Services LLC is the nearest, roughly 0.9 miles from Tamalpais-Homestead Valley. None of the repair companies near Tamalpais-Homestead Valley name GE in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. The 30 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Tamalpais-Homestead Valley. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 18 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 23 |
| Mention freezers | 1 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 1.3, 1.6 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 16 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
The leading options for Tamalpais-Homestead Valley are Smart Solution Appliances (7.4 miles away, based in San Francisco, 4.9 stars from 138 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Prime Fix Appliances Repair (9.8 miles away, based in San Francisco, 5.0 stars from 281 reviews, lists Saturday hours); All State Appliance Repair (7.5 miles away, based in San Francisco, 4.9 stars from 181 reviews, lists Saturday hours); SGS Appliance Repair, INC (7.4 miles away, based in San Francisco, 4.9 stars from 79 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which GE Ice Maker Do You Have?
Know which GE ice maker you have before you call: GE sells undercounter ice maker, in-door ice maker, fresh-food compartment ice maker, and in-freezer ice maker. On the freezer side, GE sells upright freezer, side-by-side refrigerator, chest freezer, and top-freezer refrigerator.
Know Your GE Ice Maker
What Makes GE Ice Maker Repairs Different
Depending on the model, the ice maker can sit in the freezer, in the fresh food section or in the fresh food door, and daily output runs roughly 3 to 4.5 pounds by style. Source: GE Appliances - How much ice should I get in a day?
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 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?
- 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
GE Ice Maker and Freezer Codes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| dE | The defrost system has not operated properly in the last 24 hours. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Error, Fault or Function Codes |
GE Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in Tamalpais-Homestead Valley and freezer repair in Tamalpais-Homestead Valley.
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
Most GE ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 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?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Before the Technician Arrives
- Any light, code or message on the display
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- When the water filter was last changed
Around Tamalpais-Homestead Valley
Most ice maker calls in Tamalpais-Homestead Valley 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 Tamalpais-Homestead Valley
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, CA
Which Tamalpais-Homestead Valley technicians work on GE?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Is this GE customer service?
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GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair in Nearby Cities
Nearby Towns Served From Tamalpais-Homestead Valley
The technicians listed for Tamalpais-Homestead Valley also cover smaller towns nearby, including Strawberry, Sausalito, and Tiburon. If you are in one of them, the companies above are your closest GE ice maker and freezer repair options, and our helpline covers you too.
Write down any code or light your GE display shows and when it appears. It helps a Tamalpais-Homestead Valley technician bring the right parts.