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. Below are independent repair companies serving Cheval, with those that mention GE first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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 Cheval
40 repair companies serve Cheval from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Tampa (22), Odessa (6), and Lutz (5). Distances run up to about 9 miles. The closest is Viking Compass Repair, about 3.3 miles away. None of the repair companies near Cheval name GE in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 34 businesses.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Listing Saturday hours | 43 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 17 |
| Mention GE | 1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 33 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 16 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.3, 3.3, 3.4 |
At the top of the Cheval list: ER Appliance Repair (4.1 miles away, based in Land O' Lakes, 4.8 stars from 136 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Aussie's Appliance Services (5.4 miles away, based in Land O' Lakes, 4.9 stars from 75 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Bolt Appliance Repair (3.7 miles away, based in Land O' Lakes, 4.7 stars from 349 reviews, lists Saturday hours); APPLIANCE REPAIR TEODOR (7.2 miles away, based in Tampa, 4.8 stars from 198 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which GE Ice Maker Do You Have?
Know which GE ice maker you have before you call: GE sells in-freezer ice maker, fresh-food compartment ice maker, countertop nugget ice maker (ge profile opal), and dual ice maker.
GE Lines Technicians Work On
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
Common GE Ice Maker and Freezer Problems
- 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?
- 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
Not sure it is a GE problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Cheval and freezer repair in Cheval.
Care GE Recommends
- 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
- 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.
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:
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 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?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What to Have Ready for a GE Call
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- Whether the water dispenser still works
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Cheval, FL
Most ice maker calls in Cheval 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.
Questions to Ask a Cheval Repair Technician
- 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?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Cheval, FL
How do I find a technician who knows GE ice makers?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Why is my GE refrigerator showing a code?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Cheval, FL
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Cheval
Also Serving Towns Around Cheval
GE ice maker and freezer repair for Odessa is handled by the same companies listed for Cheval. Each town also has its own freezer repair page with the nearest companies:
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Cheval technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the GE ice maker itself.