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. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions GE and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
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 Altamonte Springs
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Altamonte Springs. 4 list an address in Altamonte Springs, and other nearby bases include Orlando (12), Winter Park (7), and Longwood (4). The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 1.1 miles away. No company within 90 miles of Altamonte Springs mentions GE by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The 30 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Altamonte Springs. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listing Saturday hours | 42 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 20 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.1, 1.3, 1.9 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 21 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 20 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
Closest matches for Altamonte Springs: Hartman's Appliance Repair (5.5 miles away, based in Orlando, 4.8 stars from 982 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Experts Commercial (3.3 miles away, based in Winter Park, 5.0 stars from 191 reviews); Reliable Appliance Repair Longwood (2.0 miles away, based in Longwood, 4.9 stars from 171 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Orlando (6.5 miles away, based in Winter Park, 4.5 stars from 727 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
GE Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
GE ice makers come in several designs, including in-freezer ice maker, fresh-food compartment ice maker, undercounter ice maker, and countertop nugget ice maker (ge profile opal), and each one fails in its own way. Freezer styles include chest freezer, French door bottom-freezer refrigerator, side-by-side refrigerator, and upright freezer.
Know Your GE Ice Maker
What Makes GE Ice Maker Repairs Different
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?
GE Symptoms and First Checks
- 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
- Freezer not freezing. On an upright or chest freezer whose lights work but won't cool, GE says to confirm the control isn't set to OFF before scheduling repair. Source: GE Appliances - Upright & Chest Freezer - Not Working
Reading a GE Error Code
| 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 |
| 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 |
Signs Your GE Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice clumping in the bucket
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Altamonte Springs and freezer repair in Altamonte Springs.
Owner Care for GE Ice Makers
- 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
- 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
Brand guides: GE Ice Maker Not Working: What to Check.
Budgeting for a GE Ice Maker Repair
A GE ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- 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?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator 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
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- Any light, code or message on the display
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
Around Altamonte Springs
Most ice maker calls in Altamonte Springs 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.
Florida's construction licensing guidance says that paid work such as installing a dishwasher connected to drinking water or replacing a water heater requires a licensed contractor, and that a local business tax receipt or certificate of competency may also apply; it does not describe a separate state appliance repair license. Source: DBPR License Requirements and Exemptions (Construction Industry Licensing Board), posted by Columbia County
In Florida, you can check a license with the DBPR Verify a License (MyFloridaLicense.com) or report a problem to the Florida Attorney General, Office of Citizen Services / Consumer Protection.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Altamonte Springs
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Altamonte Springs, FL
Should I repair or replace my GE refrigerator?
Why is my GE refrigerator showing a code?
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Write down any code or light your GE display shows and when it appears. It helps a Altamonte Springs technician bring the right parts.