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. The Alexandria list starts with companies that name GE, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
Independent listings only: Freezer Repair Near Me is not affiliated with or endorsed by GE. If your appliance is still under manufacturer coverage, contact GE directly.
Who Works on GE Ice Makers Near Alexandria
Within 60 miles of Alexandria there are 16 appliance repair companies in our data. 4 list an address in Alexandria, and other nearby bases include Pineville (2), DeRidder (2), and Eunice (2). Distances run up to about 59 miles. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 1.0 miles out. Of those, 1 mentions GE by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.1 stars across 16 businesses. Alexandria is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Alexandria. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listing Saturday hours | 13 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 3 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 9 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 7 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 16 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.0, 1.0, 2.3 |
| Mention GE | 1 |
Closest matches for Alexandria: Sears Appliance Repair (5.2 miles away, based in Pineville, 4.5 stars from 108 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (1.0 miles away, 4.2 stars from 69 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (47.9 miles away, based in Leesville, 4.6 stars from 54 reviews, lists Saturday hours); H.T.'s Appliance Repair, Inc. (2.3 miles away, 3.3 stars from 32 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
GE Lines Technicians Work On
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
GE Symptoms and First Checks
- 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 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
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 |
| CI | Check that the ice maker is working properly. 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 |
Signs Your GE Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
What Gets Fixed on a Alexandria Ice Maker Call
Not sure it is a GE problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Alexandria and freezer repair in Alexandria.
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
- 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.
Budgeting for a GE Ice Maker Repair
Most GE ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What to Have Ready for a GE Call
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
What Alexandria Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Alexandria 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.
Louisiana does not issue a separate appliance repair license; installing, repairing, altering or removing natural gas piping and gas appliances attached to real property for the public is gas fitting work licensed by the State Plumbing Board of Louisiana. Source: La. R.S. 37:1361 (Louisiana State Legislature)
In Louisiana, you can check a license with the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors Verify License Search or report a problem to the Louisiana Attorney General, Public Protection Division, Consumer Protection Section.
Questions to Ask a Alexandria Repair Technician
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Alexandria, LA
Can the same technician fix my GE chest or upright freezer?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
What causes heavy frost buildup?
What should I do about a GE error code?
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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.