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. Below are independent repair companies serving Durango, with those that mention GE first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with GE, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Who Works on GE Ice Makers Near Durango
14 repair companies serve Durango from within 60 miles. 6 list an address in Durango, and the rest are spread across Farmington (3), Pagosa Springs (2), and Bayfield (1). Distances run up to about 48 miles. None of the repair companies near Durango name GE in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 1.7 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 14 businesses. Durango is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Durango. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.7, 3.7, 5.9 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 8 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 3 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 4 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 14 |
Closest matches for Durango: Sears Appliance Repair (1.7 miles away, 5.0 stars from 3 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Southwest Appliance (3.7 miles away, 3.8 stars from 114 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Advanced Appliance Repair (7.8 miles away, 4.8 stars from 195 reviews); Au Appliance Repair & Sales LLC (15.3 miles away, based in Bayfield, 5.0 stars from 48 reviews).
GE Ice and Freezer Designs
GE ice makers come in several designs, including in-freezer ice maker, undercounter ice maker, in-door ice maker, and countertop nugget ice maker (ge profile opal), and each one fails in its own way. On the freezer side, GE sells upright freezer, top-freezer refrigerator, side-by-side refrigerator, and French door bottom-freezer refrigerator.
GE Lines Technicians Work On
How GE Ice Makers and Freezers Work
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?
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 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?
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 |
| 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 |
| 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
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
What a Freezer Technician Checks
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in Durango and freezer repair in Durango.
Keeping a GE Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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
- 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.
Budgeting for a GE Ice Maker Repair
Price the repair before replacing a GE refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- 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?
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- When the water filter was last changed
Local Notes for Durango
Most ice maker calls in Durango 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.
Colorado's Division of Professions and Occupations has no appliance repair license; its trade licenses cover plumbing and electrical work. Source: Occupational Professions (Colorado DORA Division of Professions and Occupations)
In Colorado, you can check a license with the Colorado DORA License Lookup or report a problem to the Colorado Attorney General, Consumer Protection.
Before You Book in Durango
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Durango, CO
How do I find a technician who knows GE ice makers?
Why is my GE refrigerator showing a code?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
What causes heavy frost buildup?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Durango, CO
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair in Nearby Cities
Also Serving Towns Around Durango
GE ice maker and freezer repair for Cortez and Pagosa Springs is handled by the same companies listed for Durango. Each town also has its own freezer repair page with the nearest companies:
Write down any code or light your GE display shows and when it appears. It helps a Durango technician bring the right parts.