GE owners in Palm River-Clair Mel usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. The Palm River-Clair Mel list starts with companies that name GE, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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Independent GE Ice Maker Technicians, Palm River-Clair Mel FL
40 repair companies serve Palm River-Clair Mel from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Tampa (18), Brandon (12), and Riverview (5). Distances run up to about 9 miles. Nearest on the list: Appliances Plus Solutions, around 0.9 miles out. Of those, 1 mentions GE by name. Across 37 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Palm River-Clair Mel. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 1.9, 3.3 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 16 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention GE | 1 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 17 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 29 |
Closest matches for Palm River-Clair Mel: Mr. Appliance of Tampa Bay (5.4 miles away, based in Tampa, 4.8 stars from 1,502 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Expert Home Service (8.4 miles away, based in Tampa, 5.0 stars from 112 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ProFix Appliance Service (1.9 miles away, based in Tampa, 4.8 stars from 53 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliances Fix & Care LLC (7.8 miles away, based in Tampa, 4.9 stars from 270 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which GE Ice Maker Do You Have?
Know which GE ice maker you have before you call: GE sells undercounter ice maker, in-door ice maker, in-freezer ice maker, and fresh-food compartment ice maker. On the freezer side, GE sells French door bottom-freezer refrigerator, side-by-side refrigerator, upright freezer, and top-freezer refrigerator.
GE Ice and Freezer Features
What a GE Technician Deals With
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
- 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 |
| FF | Freezer temperature has risen too high; check frozen food for thawing. 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
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
What Gets Fixed on a Palm River-Clair Mel Freezer Call
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in Palm River-Clair Mel and freezer repair in Palm River-Clair Mel.
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
- Clean an Opal's sensors with a cotton swab dampened with white vinegar, and run vinegar cleaning cycles followed by fresh-water rinses if hard water buildup persists. Source: GE Appliances - Opal Ice Maker - Cleaning the Sensor
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:
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 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?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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.
What to Have Ready for a GE Call
- When the water filter was last changed
- Any light, code or message on the display
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
Around Palm River-Clair Mel
Most ice maker calls in Palm River-Clair Mel 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.
Before You Book in Palm River-Clair Mel
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- How often do you repair GE ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Palm River-Clair Mel, FL
Should I repair or replace my GE refrigerator?
How do I find a technician who knows GE ice makers?
Can the same technician fix my GE chest or upright freezer?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Palm River-Clair Mel, FL
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Palm River-Clair Mel
Write down any code or light your GE display shows and when it appears. It helps a Palm River-Clair Mel technician bring the right parts.