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. The Wheaton list starts with companies that name GE, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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Independent GE Ice Maker Technicians, Wheaton MD
Within 30 miles of Wheaton there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Wheaton, and other nearby bases include Silver Spring (12), Bethesda (11), and Rockville (6). The farthest listed company is about 6 miles out. No company within 30 miles of Wheaton names GE in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. The closest is The Fix - Phone Repair, Tablet Repair and Accessories, about 0.9 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 34 businesses.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 46 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 1.7, 1.8 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 9 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 8 |
First up for Wheaton: District-Columbia Hotpoint Rpr (10.4 miles away, based in Washington, 5.0 stars from 4 reviews, lists Saturday hours); FUSE Service Appliance Repair (2.4 miles away, based in North Bethesda, 4.9 stars from 363 reviews, lists Saturday hours); InterTech Appliance Repair (3.4 miles away, based in Bethesda, 4.9 stars from 120 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.0 miles away, based in Bethesda, 4.5 stars from 602 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which GE Ice Maker Do You Have?
Know which GE ice maker you have before you call: GE sells in-freezer ice maker, undercounter ice maker, fresh-food compartment ice maker, and countertop nugget ice maker (ge profile opal). Freezer styles include French door bottom-freezer refrigerator, top-freezer refrigerator, side-by-side refrigerator, and chest freezer.
GE Ice and Freezer Features
How GE Ice Makers and Freezers Work
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
What GE Says to Check First
- 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
- 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
What GE Ice and Freezer Codes Mean
| 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 |
| dE | The defrost system has not operated properly in the last 24 hours. 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 |
Signs Your GE Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
What Gets Fixed on a Wheaton Freezer Call
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Wheaton and freezer repair in Wheaton.
Owner Care for GE Ice Makers
- Change the water filter every six months, sooner after new construction, and run about two gallons through the dispenser after a change to purge air. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator - Hollow, Mushy, or Small Ice Cubes
- 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.
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:
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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 water dispenser still works
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
Local Notes for Wheaton
Most ice maker calls in Wheaton 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 Wheaton Repair Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Wheaton, MD
What causes heavy frost buildup?
Is this GE customer service?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
How do I find a technician who knows GE ice makers?
Related Repair Pages for Wheaton
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Wheaton
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair for Towns Near Wheaton
Live outside Wheaton? The same GE ice maker and freezer repair technicians serve North Kensington and South Kensington. See each town's own freezer repair listings below.
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Wheaton technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the GE ice maker itself.