Most GE ice maker and freezer repairs in Burlington involve the same few systems: water supply and the inlet valve, the ice maker assembly, fans, the defrost system and the controls. Below are independent repair companies serving Burlington, with those that mention GE first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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Independent GE Ice Maker Technicians, Burlington KY
40 repair companies serve Burlington from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Cincinnati (24), Covington (4), and Florence (3). The farthest listed company is about 19 miles out. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 4.2 miles away. No company within 30 miles of Burlington names GE in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. Across 32 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 4.2, 4.6, 5.4 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 16 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 13 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 15 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 30 |
Closest matches for Burlington: General Electric Co (70.9 miles away, based in Jeffersonville, 4.0 stars from 38 reviews); Niceley’s Appliance Repair Inc. (6.3 miles away, based in Erlanger, 4.8 stars from 2,056 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hagedorn's Appliance (5.9 miles away, based in Erlanger, 4.8 stars from 1,208 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Jag's Mechanical (6.3 miles away, based in Cincinnati, 4.9 stars from 14 reviews).
Which GE Ice Maker Do You Have?
GE ice makers come in several designs, including in-freezer ice maker, countertop nugget ice maker (ge profile opal), undercounter ice maker, and fresh-food compartment ice maker, and each one fails in its own way. Freezer styles include side-by-side refrigerator, top-freezer refrigerator, French door bottom-freezer refrigerator, and chest freezer.
Know Your GE Ice Maker
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
What GE Says to Check First
- 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
- Freezer not freezing. On an upright or chest freezer whose lights work but won't cool, GE says to confirm the control isn't set to OFF before scheduling repair. Source: GE Appliances - Upright & Chest Freezer - Not Working
GE Ice Maker and Freezer Codes
| 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 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 |
When to Call for GE Ice Maker Repair
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice tastes or smells off
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Burlington and freezer repair in Burlington.
Keeping a GE Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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.
What GE Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
A GE ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What to Have Ready for a GE Call
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
Around Burlington
Most ice maker calls in Burlington 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.
Kentucky has no license category for appliance repair as such; the Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction licenses trades such as HVAC (whose scope covers installing and repairing heating, burner and cooling systems), plumbing and electrical. Source: KRS 198B.650 Definitions (Kentucky Legislative Research Commission)
In Kentucky, you can check a license with the Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction License Search and Verification or report a problem to the Kentucky Attorney General, Office of Consumer Protection.
Hiring a Repair Company in Burlington
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Burlington, KY
Why is my GE refrigerator showing a code?
How do I find a technician who knows GE ice makers?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
Is this GE customer service?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Burlington
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair in Nearby Cities
Also Serving Towns Around Burlington
GE ice maker and freezer repair for Hebron and Francisville is handled by the same companies listed for Burlington. 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 Burlington technician bring the right parts.