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 Glenmont, with those that mention GE first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Glenmont
40 repair companies serve Glenmont from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Silver Spring (13), Rockville (9), and Bethesda (5). Distances run up to about 6 miles. The closest is TruFix Appliance Repair & Services, LLC, about 1.0 miles away. 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. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Glenmont. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 46 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 8 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.0, 1.9, 2.4 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 7 |
Closest matches for Glenmont: District-Columbia Hotpoint Rpr (11.8 miles away, based in Washington, 5.0 stars from 4 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Trusted Home Experts (5.8 miles away, based in Rockville, 4.9 stars from 289 reviews, lists Saturday hours); FUSE Service Appliance Repair (3.3 miles away, based in North Bethesda, 4.9 stars from 363 reviews, lists Saturday hours); InterTech Appliance Repair (4.9 miles away, based in Bethesda, 4.9 stars from 120 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
GE Ice and Freezer Designs
GE ice makers come in several designs, including countertop nugget ice maker (ge profile opal), in-freezer ice maker, in-door ice maker, and fresh-food compartment ice maker, and each one fails in its own way.
Know Your GE Ice Maker
What a GE Technician Deals With
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
Common GE Ice Maker and Freezer Problems
- New ice maker not making ice. A new ice maker often ships switched off and can take up to 24 hours to get cold enough, and it cycles a few times to purge air before the first fill. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator - New Icemaker Not Producing Ice
- Freezer not freezing. On an upright or chest freezer whose lights work but won't cool, GE says to confirm the control isn't set to OFF before scheduling repair. Source: GE Appliances - Upright & Chest Freezer - Not Working
GE Ice Maker and Freezer Codes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| dE | The defrost system has not operated properly in the last 24 hours. 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
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
What a Freezer Technician Checks
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in Glenmont and freezer repair in Glenmont.
Care GE Recommends
- 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
- 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.
GE Repair Cost Ranges
Price the repair before replacing a GE refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$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?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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 ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
Around Glenmont
Most ice maker calls in Glenmont 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 Glenmont
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- How often do you repair GE ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Glenmont, MD
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Is my GE ice maker worth repairing?
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GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair for Towns Near Glenmont
The technicians listed for Glenmont also cover smaller towns nearby, including Layhill. 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.
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.