GE owners in Auburn usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. The Auburn list starts with companies that name GE, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Auburn
We found 13 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Auburn. 3 of them are based in Auburn itself, and other nearby bases include Portland (5), Turner (1), and Gray (1). Distances run up to about 30 miles. No company within 90 miles of Auburn mentions GE by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The closest is The Appliance Guys, about 1.6 miles away. The 13 rated companies in range average 4.1 stars.
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| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 1 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 1 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 5 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.6, 1.8, 3.0 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 13 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 6 |
At the top of the Auburn list: Sears Appliance Repair (3.0 miles away, 4.4 stars from 522 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Brown’s Appliance Service (1.8 miles away, 5.0 stars from 62 reviews); The Appliance Guys (1.6 miles away, 4.6 stars from 365 reviews); Appliance Repair Center of Maine (15.0 miles away, based in Gray, 4.7 stars from 157 reviews).
Which GE Ice Maker Do You Have?
GE ice makers come in several designs, including in-door ice maker, undercounter ice maker, in-freezer ice maker, and fresh-food compartment ice maker, and each one fails in its own way. On the freezer side, GE sells top-freezer refrigerator, French door bottom-freezer refrigerator, upright freezer, and side-by-side refrigerator.
GE Lines Technicians Work On
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
Common GE Ice Maker and Freezer Problems
- 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
- Small or hollow cubes. Replace a clogged filter, make sure the freezer is not below -10°F and check the supply line for kinks or a partly closed saddle valve. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator - Hollow, Mushy, or Small Ice Cubes
What GE Ice and Freezer Codes Mean
| 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 |
| 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 |
GE Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Auburn
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in Auburn and freezer repair in Auburn.
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
Most GE ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 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: $70–$120 per visit 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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- When the water filter was last changed
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- Any light, code or message on the display
Around Auburn
Most ice maker calls in Auburn 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.
Maine has no general appliance repair license, but installing or servicing propane and natural gas appliances requires a Maine Fuel Board propane and natural gas technician license with an appliance connection and service authorization. Source: Maine Fuel Board - Licensing - Individual Licenses (Maine Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation)
In Maine, you can check a license with the Maine Professional and Financial Regulation Licensee Search or report a problem to the Maine Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division.
Before You Book in Auburn
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Auburn, ME
What should I do about a GE error code?
Can the same technician fix my GE chest or upright freezer?
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Before you call, find the model and serial number on your GE refrigerator or freezer, usually on a label inside the fresh-food section or the freezer door frame. A technician who knows the model can often tell you on the phone what the first visit will involve.