GE owners in Thousand Oaks usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. The Thousand Oaks 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 Thousand Oaks
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Thousand Oaks. 14 list an address in Thousand Oaks, and other nearby bases include Westlake Village (6), Moorpark (5), and Oak Park (4). The farthest listed company is about 8 miles out. Reliable Home Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.7 miles from Thousand Oaks. No company within 30 miles of Thousand Oaks names GE in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. Across 28 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Thousand Oaks. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 0.7, 0.7 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 36 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 9 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 6 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 6 |
The leading options for Thousand Oaks are ABS Thermador & GE Monogram Appliance Repair (81.0 miles away, based in Laguna Beach, 5.0 stars from 10 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (0.7 miles away, 4.7 stars from 255 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Thousand Oaks Appliance Repair (5.6 miles away, based in Agoura Hills, 4.8 stars from 100 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Allen & Sons Appliance Co (6.2 miles away, based in Moorpark, 4.5 stars from 4 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
GE Ice and Freezer Features
What a GE Technician Deals With
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?
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?
Common GE Ice Maker and Freezer Problems
- 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
- 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
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 |
| dE | The defrost system has not operated properly in the last 24 hours. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Error, Fault or Function Codes |
| CI | Check that the ice maker is working properly. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Error, Fault or Function Codes |
GE Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
What Gets Fixed on a Thousand Oaks Ice Maker Call
Not sure it is a GE problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Thousand Oaks and freezer repair in Thousand Oaks.
Keeping a GE Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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
- 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
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: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- 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?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- When the water filter was last changed
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
What Thousand Oaks Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Thousand Oaks 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).
Before You Book in Thousand Oaks
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Thousand Oaks, CA
Can the same technician fix my GE chest or upright freezer?
What causes heavy frost buildup?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Thousand Oaks, CA
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Thousand Oaks
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Thousand Oaks technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the GE ice maker itself.