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 Sun City Center
40 repair companies serve Sun City Center from within 30 miles. 3 list an address in Sun City Center, and other nearby bases include Brandon (10), Tampa (8), and Riverview (7). The farthest listed company is about 17 miles out. Emergency Appliance Repair Sun City Center is the nearest, roughly 0.1 miles from Sun City Center. No company within 90 miles of Sun City Center mentions GE by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The 35 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Sun City Center. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 13 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 25 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.1, 0.4, 0.6 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 13 |
First up for Sun City Center: Mr. Appliance of Tampa Bay (16.8 miles away, based in Tampa, 4.8 stars from 1,502 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliances Fix & Care LLC (14.6 miles away, based in Tampa, 4.9 stars from 270 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Caspi Home Service (7.7 miles away, based in Gibsonton, 4.6 stars from 55 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Doctor Pro (10.0 miles away, based in Riverview, 4.8 stars from 270 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
GE Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
GE ice makers come in several designs, including countertop nugget ice maker (ge profile opal), fresh-food compartment ice maker, undercounter ice maker, and in-door ice maker, and each one fails in its own way. On the freezer side, GE sells top-freezer refrigerator, side-by-side refrigerator, upright freezer, and chest freezer.
GE Ice and Freezer Features
How GE Ice Makers and Freezers Work
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
Common GE Ice Maker and Freezer Problems
- 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
- 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
Reading a GE Error Code
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| tF | Not a fault; shows that Turbo Freeze is active. 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 |
| dE | The defrost system has not operated properly in the last 24 hours. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Error, Fault or Function Codes |
GE Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Sun City Center
Not sure it is a GE problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Sun City Center and freezer repair in Sun City Center.
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
- 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
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:
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Before the Technician Arrives
- Any light, code or message on the display
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
Around Sun City Center
Most ice maker calls in Sun City Center 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 Sun City Center
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Sun City Center, FL
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Can the same technician fix my GE chest or upright freezer?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Do you work for GE?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Sun City Center
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Sun City Center
Nearby Towns Served From Sun City Center
The technicians listed for Sun City Center also cover smaller towns nearby, including Wimauma. 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 Sun City Center technician bring the right parts.