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. 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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Independent GE Ice Maker Technicians, Tallahassee FL
Our data shows 14 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Tallahassee. 9 of them are based in Tallahassee itself, and the rest are spread across Crawfordville (2), Cairo (2), and Thomasville (1). The farthest listed company is about 29 miles out. The closest is Daryl Appliance Repair Tallahassee FL, about 1.9 miles away. No company within 90 miles of Tallahassee mentions GE by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The 13 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Tallahassee. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 1 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 8 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 1 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 14 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 6 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.9, 2.0, 2.0 |
Closest matches for Tallahassee: Mr. Appliance of Tallahassee (3.2 miles away, 4.7 stars from 445 reviews); Chill Appliance Repair (2.0 miles away, 5.0 stars from 35 reviews, lists Saturday hours); J & B Appliance Service (6.5 miles away, 4.5 stars from 84 reviews); Daryl Appliance Repair Tallahassee FL (1.9 miles away, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which GE Ice Maker Do You Have?
Know which GE ice maker you have before you call: GE sells in-door ice maker, countertop nugget ice maker (ge profile opal), dual ice maker, and fresh-food compartment ice maker. On the freezer side, GE sells top-freezer refrigerator, chest freezer, upright freezer, and side-by-side refrigerator.
Know Your GE Ice Maker
How GE Ice Makers and Freezers Work
Common leak points GE lists for the ice maker are loose water line fittings, a leaking water valve, a leaking fill tube extension and a clogged defrost drain. Source: GE Appliances - Why is my ice maker leaking and dripping water?
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?
Common GE Ice Maker and Freezer Problems
- 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
- Freezer warm on the outside. GE says chest freezers shed heat through the cabinet and uprights have case heaters to stop sweating, so a warm exterior is normal if clearance is adequate. Source: GE Appliances - Warm Freezer Exterior
What GE Ice and Freezer Codes Mean
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| dE | The defrost system has not operated properly in the last 24 hours. 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 |
GE Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
What a Freezer Technician Checks
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Tallahassee and freezer repair in Tallahassee.
Keeping a GE Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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
- 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
Brand guides: GE Ice Maker Not Working: What to Check.
GE Repair Cost Ranges
A GE ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Deep freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
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
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- When the water filter was last changed
Local Notes for Tallahassee
Most ice maker calls in Tallahassee 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.
Questions to Ask a Tallahassee Repair Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Tallahassee, FL
Why is my GE refrigerator showing a code?
Which Tallahassee technicians work on GE?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
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GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair in Nearby Cities
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair for Towns Near Tallahassee
GE ice maker and freezer repair for Crawfordville, Quincy, and Perry is handled by the same companies listed for Tallahassee. Each town also has its own freezer repair page with the nearest companies:
Write down any code or light your GE display shows and when it appears. It helps a Tallahassee technician bring the right parts.