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 Colesville, 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 Colesville
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Colesville. The rest are spread across Silver Spring (13), Rockville (4), and Beltsville (3). No company within 30 miles of Colesville names GE in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. Nearest on the list: TruFix Appliance Repair & Services, LLC, around 1.8 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 35 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Colesville. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 10 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 43 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.8, 1.9, 2.2 |
At the top of the Colesville list: District-Columbia Hotpoint Rpr (12.2 miles away, based in Washington, 5.0 stars from 4 reviews, lists Saturday hours); FUSE Service Appliance Repair (5.6 miles away, based in North Bethesda, 4.9 stars from 363 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.2 miles away, based in Silver Spring, 4.0 stars from 1,337 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Bettar Appliance Master (4.9 miles away, based in Kensington, 4.4 stars from 140 reviews).
GE Ice and Freezer Designs
GE ice makers come in several designs, including undercounter ice maker, dual ice maker, countertop nugget ice maker (ge profile opal), and in-freezer ice maker, and each one fails in its own way.
GE Ice and Freezer Features
What a GE Technician Deals With
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?
The icemaker fills from the rear while its thermostat sits at the front cube, so a slow fill or a freezer colder than about -10°F can eject the rear cubes before they are solid and leave them hollow. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator - Hollow, Mushy, or Small Ice Cubes
What GE Says to Check First
- 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
- 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?
What GE Ice and Freezer Codes Mean
| 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 |
| 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 |
Signs Your GE Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Colesville and freezer repair in Colesville.
Care GE Recommends
- 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.
What GE Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing a GE refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- 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 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?
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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
Around Colesville
Most ice maker calls in Colesville 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.
Maryland does not issue a separate appliance repair license; the Maryland Board of Plumbing licenses plumbers, natural gas fitters and propane gas fitters, whose trades cover gas connections. Source: License Requirements - Maryland Board of Plumbing (Maryland Department of Labor)
In Maryland, you can check a license with the Maryland Department of Labor occupational license search (Board of Plumbing) or report a problem to the Maryland Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Colesville
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Colesville, MD
Is this GE customer service?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Is my GE ice maker worth repairing?
Do you repair GE standalone freezers too?
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GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Colesville
Write down any code or light your GE display shows and when it appears. It helps a Colesville technician bring the right parts.