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.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with GE, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Richmond
Within 30 miles of Richmond there are 22 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 list an address in Richmond, and other nearby bases include Lexington (9), Danville (5), and Winchester (3). The farthest listed company is about 27 miles out. None of the companies within 30 miles mention GE by name, so we include matching companies from a longer drive plus the nearest appliance repair companies. Sears Home Services is the nearest, roughly 0.7 miles from Richmond. The 22 rated companies in range average 4.1 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Richmond. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 9 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 22 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 13 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 4.3, 6.1 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 8 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 10 |
The leading options for Richmond are General Electric Co (85.9 miles away, based in Jeffersonville, 4.0 stars from 38 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Lexington KY (23.5 miles away, based in Lexington, 4.9 stars from 2,215 reviews); Sears Home Services (0.7 miles away, 4.5 stars from 68 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (19.9 miles away, based in Lexington, 4.5 stars from 120 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
GE Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
GE ice makers come in several designs, including in-door ice maker, fresh-food compartment ice maker, in-freezer ice maker, and countertop nugget ice maker (ge profile opal), and each one fails in its own way. On the freezer side, GE sells top-freezer refrigerator, side-by-side refrigerator, upright freezer, and French door bottom-freezer refrigerator.
GE Ice and Freezer Features
What Makes GE Ice Maker Repairs Different
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?
What GE Says to Check First
- Opal nugget ice maker low or no ice. A blocked ice chute can give a false full-bin signal, so clean the Opal per the manual and make sure the bin is fully inserted. Source: GE Appliances - Opal Ice Maker - Troubleshooting
- Ice maker leaking. Unplug the refrigerator, then check the water line fittings, water valve, fill tube extension and defrost drain, and make sure the unit is level. Source: GE Appliances - Why is my ice maker leaking and dripping water?
GE Ice Maker and Freezer Codes
| 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 |
| FF | Freezer temperature has risen too high; check frozen food for thawing. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Error, Fault or Function Codes |
| CI | Check that the ice maker is working properly. 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
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice clumping in the bucket
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Richmond
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Care GE Recommends
- 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
- 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.
Budgeting for a GE Ice Maker Repair
Price the repair before replacing a GE refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- When the water filter was last changed
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- Whether the water dispenser still works
Around Richmond
Most ice maker calls in Richmond 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Richmond
- How often do you repair GE ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Richmond, KY
Is this GE customer service?
Which Richmond technicians work on GE?
Is my GE ice maker worth repairing?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Richmond
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Before you call, find the model and serial number on your GE refrigerator or freezer, usually on a label inside the fresh-food section or the freezer door frame. A technician who knows the model can often tell you on the phone what the first visit will involve.