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 Longwood, 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 Longwood
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Longwood. 4 of them are based in Longwood itself, and the rest are spread across Winter Park (7), Winter Springs (5), and Sanford (5). The closest is Peter's Appliances, about 0.8 miles away. No company within 90 miles of Longwood mentions GE by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Longwood. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 20 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 46 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 20 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 1.0, 1.4 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 23 |
At the top of the Longwood list: Hartman's Appliance Repair Sanford (9.1 miles away, based in Sanford, 4.8 stars from 233 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Reliable Appliance Repair Longwood (3.6 miles away, 4.9 stars from 171 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Alpha Appliance Repair (5.2 miles away, based in Lake Mary, 4.9 stars from 123 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Experts Commercial (5.6 miles away, based in Winter Park, 5.0 stars from 191 reviews).
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-door ice maker, and in-freezer ice maker. Freezer styles include chest freezer, upright freezer, side-by-side refrigerator, and French door bottom-freezer refrigerator.
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
What GE Says to Check First
- 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
GE Ice Maker and Freezer Codes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Longwood
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Longwood and freezer repair in Longwood.
Care GE Recommends
- 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.
Budgeting for a GE Ice Maker Repair
Price the repair before replacing a GE refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 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?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator 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
- When the water filter was last changed
Local Notes for Longwood
Most ice maker calls in Longwood 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Longwood
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- How often do you repair GE ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Longwood, FL
Can the same technician fix my GE chest or upright freezer?
Is my GE ice maker worth repairing?
What causes heavy frost buildup?
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Longwood technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the GE ice maker itself.