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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Independent GE Ice Maker Technicians, Lake Shore MD
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Lake Shore. Other nearby bases include Baltimore (13), Glen Burnie (3), and Edgewater (3). 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. Custom Care Appliance Services is the nearest, roughly 1.4 miles from Lake Shore. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 37 businesses.
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| Listed as refrigerator repair | 16 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 20 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 19 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.4, 3.8, 5.6 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 39 |
At the top of the Lake Shore list: District-Columbia Hotpoint Rpr (32.9 miles away, based in Washington, 5.0 stars from 4 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Landers Appliance (15.9 miles away, based in Baltimore, 4.9 stars from 2,398 reviews); Dr Appliance Repair - Pasadena (5.6 miles away, based in Pasadena, 5.0 stars from 18 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.8 miles away, based in Glen Burnie, 4.2 stars from 908 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
GE Ice and Freezer Designs
Know which GE ice maker you have before you call: GE sells in-freezer ice maker, countertop nugget ice maker (ge profile opal), dual ice maker, and undercounter ice maker. Freezer styles include French door bottom-freezer refrigerator, side-by-side refrigerator, top-freezer refrigerator, and chest freezer.
Know Your GE Ice Maker
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?
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
- 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?
GE Ice Maker and Freezer Codes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| dE | The defrost system has not operated properly in the last 24 hours. 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 |
| E and 8 | On an upright freezer control, the temperature sensor (thermistor) is shorted; needs service if a 30-second power reset doesn't clear it. Source: GE Appliances - Freezer Error, Fault or Function Codes |
GE Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Lake Shore and freezer repair in Lake Shore.
Care GE Recommends
- 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.
GE Repair Cost Ranges
Price the repair before replacing a GE refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What to Have Ready for a GE Call
- 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
Local Notes for Lake Shore
Most ice maker calls in Lake Shore 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.
Questions to Ask a Lake Shore Repair Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- How often do you repair GE ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Lake Shore, MD
What should I do about a GE error code?
Can the same technician fix my GE chest or upright freezer?
Is this GE customer service?
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Write down any code or light your GE display shows and when it appears. It helps a Lake Shore technician bring the right parts.