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.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with GE, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Lochearn
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Lochearn. The rest are spread across Baltimore (18), Parkville (4), and Randallstown (3). The farthest listed company is about 11 miles out. No company within 30 miles of Lochearn names GE in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. The closest is Charm City Appliances, about 1.5 miles away. The 35 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lochearn. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.5, 1.6, 1.8 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 23 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 39 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 17 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 20 |
The leading options for Lochearn are District-Columbia Hotpoint Rpr (35.1 miles away, based in Washington, 5.0 stars from 4 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Howard County (6.7 miles away, based in Ellicott City, 4.7 stars from 1,049 reviews, lists Saturday hours); All-Star Appliance Repair Baltimore (4.4 miles away, based in Baltimore, 4.7 stars from 1,459 reviews, lists Saturday hours); NT Appliances Repair Service (3.5 miles away, based in Randallstown, 4.9 stars from 83 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
GE Ice and Freezer Designs
GE ice makers come in several designs, including dual ice maker, in-door ice maker, in-freezer ice maker, and fresh-food compartment ice maker, and each one fails in its own way. Freezer styles include upright freezer, side-by-side refrigerator, top-freezer refrigerator, and chest freezer.
GE Lines Technicians Work On
What a GE Technician Deals With
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?
What GE Says to Check First
- 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
- Ice maker not making ice. First make sure the ice maker is turned on, then confirm the freezer is at 0°F and that clumped ice is not jamming the feeler arm. Source: GE Appliances - Icemaker Troubleshooting Tips
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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
GE Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Lochearn
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Owner Care for GE Ice Makers
- 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
- 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?
Brand guides: GE Ice Maker Not Working: What to Check.
GE Repair Cost Ranges
A GE ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Deep freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- When the water filter was last changed
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Lochearn, MD
Most ice maker calls in Lochearn 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 Lochearn
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Lochearn, MD
Should I repair or replace my GE refrigerator?
Can the same technician fix my GE chest or upright freezer?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
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GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Lochearn
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Lochearn technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the GE ice maker itself.