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. Below are independent repair companies serving Weston, with those that mention GE first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with GE, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Who Works on GE Ice Makers Near Weston
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Weston. 4 of them are based in Weston itself, and other nearby bases include Pembroke Pines (13), Sunrise (7), and Plantation (5). Nearest on the list: FixMyAppliance Weston, around 1.5 miles out. None of the repair companies near Weston name GE in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. The 35 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Weston. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listing Saturday hours | 37 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.5, 1.6, 1.7 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 6 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 6 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
At the top of the Weston list: Gasket Doctor (7.1 miles away, based in Pembroke Pines, 4.9 stars from 86 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (9.4 miles away, based in Plantation, 4.6 stars from 173 reviews, lists Saturday hours); All Pro Appliance Service (8.6 miles away, based in Pembroke Pines, 4.9 stars from 205 reviews, lists Saturday hours); United Appliance Repair - Same Day Service (9.5 miles away, based in Cooper City, 4.6 stars from 662 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which GE Ice Maker Do You Have?
GE ice makers come in several designs, including countertop nugget ice maker (ge profile opal), undercounter ice maker, in-door ice maker, and dual ice maker, and each one fails in its own way. Freezer styles include chest freezer, French door bottom-freezer refrigerator, top-freezer refrigerator, and side-by-side refrigerator.
GE Lines Technicians Work On
What a GE Technician Deals With
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
- 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
- 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
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 |
| dE | The defrost system has not operated properly in the last 24 hours. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator 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 |
When to Call for GE Ice Maker Repair
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
What Gets Fixed on a Weston Freezer Call
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in Weston and freezer repair in Weston.
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
- 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
Price the repair before replacing a GE refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 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?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 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?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit 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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- Any light, code or message on the display
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Weston, FL
Most ice maker calls in Weston 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 Weston
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- How often do you repair GE ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Weston, FL
What causes heavy frost buildup?
How do I reset my ice maker?
How do I find a technician who knows GE ice makers?
Do you work for GE?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Weston, FL
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Weston
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Weston technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the GE ice maker itself.