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. The Lauderhill list starts with companies that name GE, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
Independent listings only: Freezer Repair Near Me is not affiliated with or endorsed by GE. If your appliance is still under manufacturer coverage, contact GE directly.
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Lauderhill
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Lauderhill. 4 list an address in Lauderhill, and the rest are spread across Plantation (13), Fort Lauderdale (9), and Sunrise (6). Lauderhill Appliance Repair Services is the nearest, roughly 0.3 miles from Lauderhill. No company within 90 miles of Lauderhill mentions GE by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The 36 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lauderhill. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 0.4, 1.7 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 42 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 6 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 6 |
The leading options for Lauderhill are Sears Appliance Repair (3.5 miles away, based in Plantation, 4.6 stars from 173 reviews, lists Saturday hours); JustOn Appliance Repair (4.0 miles away, based in Fort Lauderdale, 5.0 stars from 28 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Shine Sunrise Appliance Repair (2.3 miles away, based in Sunrise, 4.6 stars from 10 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Rush Hour Appliance (2.0 miles away, based in Sunrise, 5.0 stars from 10 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
GE Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
Know which GE ice maker you have before you call: GE sells fresh-food compartment ice maker, undercounter ice maker, in-freezer ice maker, and dual ice maker. On the freezer side, GE sells chest freezer, side-by-side refrigerator, French door bottom-freezer refrigerator, and upright freezer.
Know Your GE Ice Maker
What a GE Technician Deals With
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?
GE Symptoms and First Checks
- 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
- 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 |
|---|---|
| CI | Check that the ice maker is working properly. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Error, Fault or Function Codes |
| tF | Not a fault; shows that Turbo Freeze is active. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Error, Fault or Function Codes |
| E and 7 | On an upright freezer control, a button has been held in for more than 30 seconds. Source: GE Appliances - Freezer Error, Fault or Function Codes |
GE Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
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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.
What GE Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
A GE ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit 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
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
Around Lauderhill
Most ice maker calls in Lauderhill 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 Lauderhill
- How often do you repair GE ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- 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: Lauderhill, FL
How do I find a technician who knows GE ice makers?
Do you repair GE standalone freezers too?
What causes heavy frost buildup?
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GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Lauderhill
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Lauderhill technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the GE ice maker itself.