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 Brandon 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 Brandon
40 repair companies serve Brandon from within 30 miles. 12 of them are based in Brandon itself, and other nearby bases include Tampa (13), Riverview (7), and Valrico (2). 1 of them mentions GE in their listing or website. Heat Brandon Appliance Repair Solutions is the nearest, roughly 0.4 miles from Brandon. Across 37 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
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| Mention GE | 1 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 17 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 16 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 39 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 28 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 0.5, 0.6 |
The leading options for Brandon are Mr. Appliance of Tampa Bay (10.1 miles away, based in Tampa, 4.8 stars from 1,502 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ProFix Appliance Service (4.3 miles away, based in Tampa, 4.8 stars from 53 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Brandon and Riverview (3.2 miles away, 4.8 stars from 219 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (0.6 miles away, 4.5 stars from 76 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
GE Ice and Freezer Designs
GE ice makers come in several designs, including in-freezer ice maker, countertop nugget ice maker (ge profile opal), in-door ice maker, and fresh-food compartment ice maker, and each one fails in its own way. On the freezer side, GE sells upright freezer, top-freezer refrigerator, French door bottom-freezer refrigerator, and side-by-side refrigerator.
Know Your GE Ice Maker
How GE Ice Makers and Freezers Work
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
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
- Freezer warm on the outside. GE says chest freezers shed heat through the cabinet and uprights have case heaters to stop sweating, so a warm exterior is normal if clearance is adequate. Source: GE Appliances - Warm Freezer Exterior
- 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
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 |
| dE | The defrost system has not operated properly in the last 24 hours. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Error, Fault or Function Codes |
| E and 8 | On an upright freezer control, the temperature sensor (thermistor) is shorted; 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 is too cold and freezing everything solid
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
What Gets Fixed on a Brandon Freezer Call
Not sure it is a GE problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Brandon and freezer repair in Brandon.
Keeping a GE Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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?
- 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
Brand guides: GE Ice Maker Not Working: What to Check.
What GE Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
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?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- Any light, code or message on the display
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Brandon, FL
Most ice maker calls in Brandon 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 Brandon
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- How often do you repair GE ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Brandon, FL
Do you work for GE?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
How do I find a technician who knows GE ice makers?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Brandon, FL
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Brandon
Before you call, find the model and serial number on your GE refrigerator or freezer, usually on a label inside the fresh-food section or the freezer door frame. A technician who knows the model can often tell you on the phone what the first visit will involve.