GE owners in Mitchellville usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. The Mitchellville list starts with companies that name GE, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
Freezer Repair Near Me is independent and not affiliated with GE. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair GE ice makers and freezers along with other brands.
Independent GE Ice Maker Technicians, Mitchellville MD
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Mitchellville. The rest are spread across Washington (6), Hyattsville (4), and Bowie (3). The farthest listed company is about 11 miles out. 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. Nearest on the list: pj appliance, around 1.6 miles out. The 38 rated companies in range average 4.0 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Mitchellville. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 13 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.6, 1.7, 2.5 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 38 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 12 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
At the top of the Mitchellville list: District-Columbia Hotpoint Rpr (12.4 miles away, based in Washington, 5.0 stars from 4 reviews, lists Saturday hours); SK Appliance Repair (8.9 miles away, based in Camp Springs, 5.0 stars from 404 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Central Maryland (2.5 miles away, based in Largo, 4.8 stars from 330 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (9.4 miles away, based in Hyattsville, 4.4 stars from 398 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
GE Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
GE ice makers come in several designs, including in-door ice maker, fresh-food compartment ice maker, dual ice maker, and countertop nugget ice maker (ge profile opal), and each one fails in its own way.
GE Ice and Freezer Features
What Makes GE Ice Maker Repairs Different
GE says the icemaker mold has to get down to about 16°F before a cycle will start, so a warm freezer slows or stops ice production. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator - Icemaker Not Producing Ice
GE Symptoms and First Checks
- 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
- Freezer warm on the outside. GE says chest freezers shed heat through the cabinet and uprights have case heaters to stop sweating, so a warm exterior is normal if clearance is adequate. Source: GE Appliances - Warm Freezer Exterior
GE Ice Maker and Freezer Codes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| FF | Freezer temperature has risen too high; check frozen food for thawing. 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
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
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Owner Care for GE Ice Makers
- 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
- 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.
What GE Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
Most GE ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
What to Have Ready for a GE Call
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- When the water filter was last changed
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
Local Notes for Mitchellville
Most ice maker calls in Mitchellville 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 Mitchellville
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Mitchellville, MD
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Which Mitchellville technicians work on GE?
What causes heavy frost buildup?
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Mitchellville technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the GE ice maker itself.