Most GE ice maker and freezer repairs in Fairland involve the same few systems: water supply and the inlet valve, the ice maker assembly, fans, the defrost system and the controls. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions GE and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
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GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Fairland
40 repair companies serve Fairland from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Silver Spring (13), Laurel (6), and Burtonsville (3). No company within 30 miles of Fairland names GE in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. MGM APPLIANCE REPAIR LLC is the nearest, roughly 0.8 miles from Fairland. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
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| Listed as refrigerator repair | 9 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 11 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 43 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.8, 1.4, 1.9 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
Closest matches for Fairland: District-Columbia Hotpoint Rpr (13.4 miles away, based in Washington, 5.0 stars from 4 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dexterous Appliance Repair (5.4 miles away, based in Fulton, 4.9 stars from 319 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (3.2 miles away, based in Silver Spring, 4.0 stars from 1,337 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Bettar Appliance Master (7.3 miles away, based in Kensington, 4.4 stars from 140 reviews).
Know Your GE Ice Maker
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?
GE Symptoms and First Checks
- 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 frozen / ice buildup. If cubes jam the ejector rake the cycle can't finish, so clear the ice carefully because the mold may be hot. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator - Icemaker Not Producing Ice
GE Ice Maker and Freezer Codes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| dE | The defrost system has not operated properly in the last 24 hours. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Error, Fault or Function Codes |
GE Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- Compressor hums but will not start
What Gets Fixed on a Fairland Ice Maker Call
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Fairland and freezer repair in Fairland.
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
- 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.
Budgeting for a GE Ice Maker Repair
Price the repair before replacing a GE refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- When the water filter was last changed
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
What Fairland Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Fairland 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.
Before You Book in Fairland
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Fairland, MD
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Do you work for GE?
What should I do about a GE error code?
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Also Serving Towns Around Fairland
The technicians listed for Fairland also cover smaller towns nearby, including Burtonsville. If you are in one of them, the companies above are your closest GE ice maker and freezer repair options, and our helpline covers you too.
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Fairland technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the GE ice maker itself.