GE owners in South Bradenton usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions GE and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
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Who Works on GE Ice Makers Near South Bradenton
Within 30 miles of South Bradenton there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Sarasota (21), Bradenton (18), and Palmetto (1). The farthest listed company is about 9 miles out. None of the repair companies near South Bradenton name GE in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. The closest is Kingdom Appliance Repair Services Bradenton, about 0.5 miles away. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from South Bradenton. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 17 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 17 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 0.6, 0.9 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 23 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
First up for South Bradenton: Mr. Appliance of Manatee County & N. Sarasota (4.4 miles away, based in Sarasota, 4.8 stars from 778 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Teodor Appliance Repair (2.3 miles away, based in Bradenton, 5.0 stars from 88 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Well Done Home Solutions Inc. (4.5 miles away, based in Bradenton, 5.0 stars from 134 reviews); All Pro Appliance Repair (1.4 miles away, based in Bradenton, 4.5 stars from 111 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which GE Ice Maker Do You Have?
Know which GE ice maker you have before you call: GE sells countertop nugget ice maker (ge profile opal), undercounter ice maker, in-freezer ice maker, and in-door ice maker. Freezer styles include side-by-side refrigerator, chest freezer, top-freezer refrigerator, and upright freezer.
GE Lines Technicians Work On
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?
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
- 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 not making ice. First make sure the ice maker is turned on, then confirm the freezer is at 0°F and that clumped ice is not jamming the feeler arm. Source: GE Appliances - Icemaker Troubleshooting Tips
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 |
| 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 |
| FF | Freezer temperature has risen too high; check frozen food for thawing. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Error, Fault or Function Codes |
GE Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Compressor hums but will not start
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in South Bradenton
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in South Bradenton and freezer repair in South Bradenton.
Keeping a GE Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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
- Keeping the freezer about three-quarters full helps the ice maker run efficiently and hold temperature. Source: GE Appliances - How much ice should I get in a day?
Brand guides: GE Ice Maker Not Working: What to Check.
GE Repair Cost Ranges
Most GE ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- 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.
What to Have Ready for a GE Call
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- Any light, code or message on the display
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
Local Notes for South Bradenton
Most ice maker calls in South Bradenton 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 South Bradenton
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: South Bradenton, FL
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Should I repair or replace my GE refrigerator?
Do you repair GE standalone freezers too?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in South Bradenton, FL
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near South Bradenton
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair for Towns Near South Bradenton
The technicians listed for South Bradenton also cover smaller towns nearby, including West Samoset. If you are in one of them, the companies above are your closest GE ice maker and freezer repair options, and our helpline covers you too.
Write down any code or light your GE display shows and when it appears. It helps a South Bradenton technician bring the right parts.