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. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions GE and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
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 Sebring
40 repair companies serve Sebring from within 60 miles. 4 list an address in Sebring, and the rest are spread across Lakeland (12), Okeechobee (6), and Winter Haven (5). Distances run up to about 50 miles. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 2.3 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Sebring mentions GE by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Across 30 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Sebring is inside its regular service area.
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.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 14 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 18 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 14 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 35 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.3, 3.2, 7.4 |
At the top of the Sebring list: Mr. Appliance of Highlands, Hardee and Southern Polk County (3.2 miles away, 4.9 stars from 548 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Charlotte, Desoto & Southern Sarasota (48.2 miles away, based in Punta Gorda, 4.8 stars from 1,025 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (41.3 miles away, based in Okeechobee, 4.7 stars from 321 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Lakeland (49.0 miles away, based in Lakeland, 4.6 stars from 423 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
GE Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
GE ice makers come in several designs, including dual ice maker, in-door ice maker, fresh-food compartment ice maker, and countertop nugget ice maker (ge profile opal), and each one fails in its own way. On the freezer side, GE sells top-freezer refrigerator, chest freezer, upright freezer, and French door bottom-freezer refrigerator.
GE Lines Technicians Work On
What Makes GE Ice Maker Repairs Different
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
The icemaker fills from the rear while its thermostat sits at the front cube, so a slow fill or a freezer colder than about -10°F can eject the rear cubes before they are solid and leave them hollow. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator - Hollow, Mushy, or Small Ice Cubes
GE Symptoms and First Checks
- Small or hollow cubes. Replace a clogged filter, make sure the freezer is not below -10°F and check the supply line for kinks or a partly closed saddle valve. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator - Hollow, Mushy, or Small Ice Cubes
- 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
What GE Ice and Freezer Codes Mean
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| CI | Check that the ice maker is working properly. 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 |
| 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 |
Signs Your GE Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Sebring
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Sebring and freezer repair in Sebring.
Care GE Recommends
- 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
- 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.
GE Repair Cost Ranges
Price the repair before replacing a GE refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 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?
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 brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- When the water filter was last changed
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Sebring, FL
Most ice maker calls in Sebring 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 Sebring
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Sebring, FL
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
What should I do about a GE error code?
Can the same technician fix my GE chest or upright freezer?
What causes heavy frost buildup?
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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.