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.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with GE, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Independent GE Ice Maker Technicians, Gardnerville Ranchos NV
Our data shows 32 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Gardnerville Ranchos. Other nearby bases include Reno (15), Sparks (5), and Gardnerville (4). 1 lists GE specifically. Integral Endeavors is the nearest, roughly 0.7 miles from Gardnerville Ranchos. The 25 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Gardnerville Ranchos is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Gardnerville Ranchos. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 14 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 32 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 10 |
| Name freezer work | 1 |
| Mention GE | 1 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 1.0, 3.1 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 9 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 20 |
First up for Gardnerville Ranchos: Sargents Appliance Sales and Repair Service (45.4 miles away, based in Sparks, 4.9 stars from 330 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Urgent Maintenance (3.8 miles away, based in Gardnerville, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (21.3 miles away, based in Carson City, 4.5 stars from 89 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (14.4 miles away, based in South Lake Tahoe, 4.5 stars from 60 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
GE Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
GE ice makers come in several designs, including dual ice maker, in-freezer ice maker, in-door ice maker, and undercounter ice maker, and each one fails in its own way. On the freezer side, GE sells French door bottom-freezer refrigerator, side-by-side refrigerator, upright freezer, and top-freezer refrigerator.
GE Lines Technicians Work On
What a GE Technician Deals With
The icemaker fills from the rear while its thermostat sits at the front cube, so a slow fill or a freezer colder than about -10°F can eject the rear cubes before they are solid and leave them hollow. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator - Hollow, Mushy, or Small Ice Cubes
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
GE Symptoms and First Checks
- Ice maker leaking. Unplug the refrigerator, then check the water line fittings, water valve, fill tube extension and defrost drain, and make sure the unit is level. Source: GE Appliances - Why is my ice maker leaking and dripping water?
- 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
GE Ice Maker and Freezer Codes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
GE Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Gardnerville Ranchos
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Keeping a GE Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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.
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:
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Deep freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 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?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
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
- 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
Around Gardnerville Ranchos
Most ice maker calls in Gardnerville Ranchos 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.
Nevada has no license class for appliance repair as such; contracting work on gas piping, gas vents and water heaters falls under the State Contractors Board's C-1 plumbing and heating subclassifications. Source: Nevada Administrative Code Chapter 624 (NAC 624.190)
In Nevada, you can check a license with the Nevada State Contractors Board License Search or report a problem to the Nevada Attorney General, Bureau of Consumer Protection.
Hiring a Repair Company in Gardnerville Ranchos
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- How often do you repair GE ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Gardnerville Ranchos, NV
Should I repair or replace my GE refrigerator?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
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GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair in Nearby Cities
Also Serving Towns Around Gardnerville Ranchos
The technicians listed for Gardnerville Ranchos also cover smaller towns nearby, including Gardnerville. If you are in one of them, the companies above are your closest GE ice maker and freezer repair options, and our helpline covers you too.
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.