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 Gretna list starts with companies that name GE, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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Independent GE Ice Maker Technicians, Gretna LA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Gretna. 1 of them are based in Gretna itself, and other nearby bases include Metairie (10), New Orleans (6), and Harahan (4). The farthest listed company is about 23 miles out. CITY WIDE Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.9 miles from Gretna. No company within 90 miles of Gretna mentions GE by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Rated companies nearby average 3.6 stars across 35 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Gretna. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Companies within 30 miles | 46 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 20 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 22 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 1.3, 2.9 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 18 |
Closest matches for Gretna: Broussard Appliance Service (9.7 miles away, based in Metairie, 4.7 stars from 2,305 reviews); Professional Appliance Repair (9.0 miles away, based in Harahan, 4.8 stars from 150 reviews); CITY WIDE Appliance Repair (0.9 miles away, 4.5 stars from 111 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Solar Refrigeration & Appliance Service Inc (7.8 miles away, based in Metairie, 4.4 stars from 2,248 reviews).
Which GE Ice Maker Do You Have?
Know which GE ice maker you have before you call: GE sells undercounter ice maker, fresh-food compartment ice maker, countertop nugget ice maker (ge profile opal), and in-door ice maker. On the freezer side, GE sells side-by-side refrigerator, chest freezer, upright freezer, and French door bottom-freezer refrigerator.
GE Lines Technicians Work On
What Makes GE Ice Maker Repairs Different
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
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?
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
- 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
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 |
| 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 |
| E and 9 | On an upright freezer control, the thermistor circuit is open; needs service if a 30-second power reset doesn't clear it. Source: GE Appliances - Freezer Error, Fault or Function Codes |
When to Call for GE Ice Maker Repair
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Gretna
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Gretna and freezer repair in Gretna.
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
- 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.
What GE Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
Most GE ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Before the Technician Arrives
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- When the water filter was last changed
Around Gretna
Most ice maker calls in Gretna 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 Gretna Repair Technician
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Gretna, LA
What causes heavy frost buildup?
Should I repair or replace my GE refrigerator?
Can the same technician fix my GE chest or upright freezer?
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GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Gretna
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.