Most GE ice maker and freezer repairs in Long Branch involve the same few systems: water supply and the inlet valve, the ice maker assembly, fans, the defrost system and the controls. The Long Branch list starts with companies that name GE, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with GE, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Long Branch
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Long Branch. 1 of them are based in Long Branch itself, and the rest are spread across Brick Township (5), Middletown Township (4), and Ocean Township (3). The farthest listed company is about 15 miles out. None of the repair companies near Long Branch name GE in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Appliance Repair Long Branch is the nearest, roughly 0.5 miles from Long Branch. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Long Branch. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 27 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 15 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 42 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 2.0, 2.3 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 29 |
At the top of the Long Branch list: Anthony Mechanical HVAC & Appliance LLC (14.3 miles away, based in Brick Township, 5.0 stars from 114 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair West Long Branch (2.3 miles away, based in West Long Branch, 5.0 stars from 8 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (12.9 miles away, based in Hazlet, 4.7 stars from 203 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.0 miles away, based in West Long Branch, 4.4 stars from 71 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which GE Ice Maker Do You Have?
Know which GE ice maker you have before you call: GE sells undercounter ice maker, countertop nugget ice maker (ge profile opal), dual ice maker, and fresh-food compartment ice maker. Freezer styles include side-by-side refrigerator, top-freezer refrigerator, French door bottom-freezer refrigerator, and upright freezer.
GE Lines Technicians Work On
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
Common GE Ice Maker and Freezer Problems
- 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
- 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
GE Ice Maker and Freezer Codes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| dE | The defrost system has not operated properly in the last 24 hours. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Error, Fault or Function Codes |
| CI | Check that the ice maker is working properly. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Error, Fault or Function Codes |
| tF | Not a fault; shows that Turbo Freeze is active. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Error, Fault or Function Codes |
When to Call for GE Ice Maker Repair
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Long Branch
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in Long Branch and freezer repair in Long Branch.
Keeping a GE Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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
Price the repair before replacing a GE refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it 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?
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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
Around Long Branch
Most ice maker calls in Long Branch 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Long Branch
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Long Branch, NJ
Is my GE ice maker worth repairing?
Can the same technician fix my GE chest or upright freezer?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Which Long Branch technicians work on GE?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Long Branch
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair in Nearby Cities
Also Serving Towns Around Long Branch
Live outside Long Branch? The same GE ice maker and freezer repair technicians serve West Long Branch and Oceanport. 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 Long Branch technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the GE ice maker itself.