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. 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 Glenn Dale
Within 30 miles of Glenn Dale there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Glenn Dale, and other nearby bases include Laurel (6), Hyattsville (4), and Bowie (3). No company within 30 miles of Glenn Dale names GE in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. Nearest on the list: Eagle Appliance service llc, around 1.1 miles out. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 stars.
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| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 12 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.1, 1.7, 2.3 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 13 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 15 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
The leading options for Glenn Dale are District-Columbia Hotpoint Rpr (14.0 miles away, based in Washington, 5.0 stars from 4 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Central Maryland (5.8 miles away, based in Largo, 4.8 stars from 330 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (9.8 miles away, based in Hyattsville, 4.4 stars from 398 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.7 miles away, based in Bowie, 4.3 stars from 426 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which GE Ice Maker Do You Have?
GE ice makers come in several designs, including in-door ice maker, countertop nugget ice maker (ge profile opal), undercounter 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
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
- 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
- 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
What GE Ice and Freezer Codes Mean
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| tF | Not a fault; shows that Turbo Freeze is active. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Error, Fault or Function Codes |
GE Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Not sure it is a GE problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Glenn Dale and freezer repair in Glenn Dale.
Care GE Recommends
- Keeping the freezer about three-quarters full helps the ice maker run efficiently and hold temperature. Source: GE Appliances - How much ice should I get in a day?
- 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
Price the repair before replacing a GE refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- 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?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- Any light, code or message on the display
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
What Glenn Dale Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Glenn Dale 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 Glenn Dale
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- How often do you repair GE ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Glenn Dale, MD
How do I find a technician who knows GE ice makers?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
What causes heavy frost buildup?
Can the same technician fix my GE chest or upright freezer?
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Glenn Dale technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the GE ice maker itself.