A GE ice maker shares its basic needs with every other ice maker, cold air, water and a working mechanism, but where it sits, how it is reset and the codes it shows are specific to the brand and model. 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 Parkville
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Parkville. 4 of them are based in Parkville itself, and other nearby bases include Baltimore (23), Towson (3), and Dundalk (2). Nearest on the list: G E Appliance Services, around 0.8 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. The 36 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 37 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.8, 0.8, 1.1 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 20 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 22 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 23 |
First up for Parkville: District-Columbia Hotpoint Rpr (42.5 miles away, based in Washington, 5.0 stars from 4 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Landers Appliance (4.7 miles away, based in Baltimore, 4.9 stars from 2,398 reviews); All-Star Appliance Repair Baltimore (6.0 miles away, based in Baltimore, 4.7 stars from 1,459 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Racz Appliance Repair (1.8 miles away, 4.4 stars from 139 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
GE Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
GE ice makers come in several designs, including in-freezer ice maker, in-door ice maker, countertop nugget ice maker (ge profile opal), and dual ice maker, and each one fails in its own way. Freezer styles include upright freezer, side-by-side refrigerator, French door bottom-freezer refrigerator, and chest freezer.
GE Ice and Freezer Features
How GE Ice Makers and Freezers Work
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
What GE Says to Check First
- 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
- Opal nugget ice maker low or no ice. A blocked ice chute can give a false full-bin signal, so clean the Opal per the manual and make sure the bin is fully inserted. Source: GE Appliances - Opal Ice Maker - Troubleshooting
Reading a GE Error Code
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| CI | Check that the ice maker is working properly. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator 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
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Parkville
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Parkville and freezer repair in Parkville.
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
- 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
Brand guides: GE Ice Maker Not Working: What to Check.
Budgeting for a GE Ice Maker Repair
Most GE ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Before the Technician Arrives
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- Any light, code or message on the display
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
What Parkville Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Parkville 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 Parkville Repair Technician
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Parkville, MD
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Should I repair or replace my GE refrigerator?
What should I do about a GE error code?
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Write down any code or light your GE display shows and when it appears. It helps a Parkville technician bring the right parts.