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.
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, Bergenfield NJ
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Bergenfield. 3 list an address in Bergenfield, and the rest are spread across Hackensack (6), Paramus (6), and Teaneck (3). Distances run up to about 5 miles. Appliance Repair Technologies Bergenfield is the nearest, roughly 0.3 miles from Bergenfield. No company within 90 miles of Bergenfield mentions GE by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The 33 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Bergenfield. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 0.8, 0.9 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 12 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 12 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
First up for Bergenfield: All Bergen Appliance Service (3.8 miles away, based in Paramus, 4.5 stars from 360 reviews, lists Saturday hours); United Technical Services (4.2 miles away, based in Emerson, 4.9 stars from 161 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (3.0 miles away, based in Hackensack, 4.8 stars from 123 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Excellentech Appliance Repair (2.7 miles away, based in Teaneck, 4.7 stars from 31 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which GE Ice Maker Do You Have?
GE ice makers come in several designs, including in-freezer ice maker, undercounter ice maker, countertop nugget ice maker (ge profile opal), and dual ice maker, and each one fails in its own way. Freezer styles include chest freezer, top-freezer refrigerator, side-by-side refrigerator, and upright freezer.
GE Lines Technicians Work On
How GE Ice Makers and Freezers Work
Common leak points GE lists for the ice maker are loose water line fittings, a leaking water valve, a leaking fill tube extension and a clogged defrost drain. Source: GE Appliances - Why is my ice maker leaking and dripping water?
GE Symptoms and First Checks
- New ice maker not making ice. A new ice maker often ships switched off and can take up to 24 hours to get cold enough, and it cycles a few times to purge air before the first fill. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator - New Icemaker Not Producing Ice
- 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
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 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
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Not sure it is a GE problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Bergenfield and freezer repair in Bergenfield.
Care GE Recommends
- 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
- 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:
- 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?
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- Whether the water dispenser still works
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Bergenfield, NJ
Most ice maker calls in Bergenfield 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.
New Jersey has no license specific to appliance repair; plumbing work is reserved to state-licensed master plumbers, and gas piping work on the customer side of the meter falls under HVACR contractor licensing, both overseen by boards in the Division of Consumer Affairs. Source: NJ Division of Consumer Affairs: State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers rule notice
In New Jersey, you can check a license with the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs License Verification System or report a problem to the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs.
Hiring a Repair Company in Bergenfield
- 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: Bergenfield, NJ
Can the same technician fix my GE chest or upright freezer?
Do you work for GE?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Why is my GE refrigerator showing a code?
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Write down any code or light your GE display shows and when it appears. It helps a Bergenfield technician bring the right parts.