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.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with GE, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Who Works on GE Ice Makers Near Fort Drum
We found 9 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Fort Drum. The rest are spread across Watertown (3), Pulaski (1), and Ogdensburg (1). Distances run up to about 60 miles. Appliance Repair Co is the nearest, roughly 7.6 miles from Fort Drum. No company within 90 miles of Fort Drum mentions GE by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Across 8 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Fort Drum is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Fort Drum. 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) | 3 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 2 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 7.6, 7.6, 9.5 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 9 |
| Mention freezers | 1 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 1 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 5 |
First up for Fort Drum: Sears Appliance Repair (9.5 miles away, based in Watertown, 4.2 stars from 25 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Best Appliance Repair (46.4 miles away, based in Ogdensburg, 4.7 stars from 27 reviews); Watertown Appliance (7.6 miles away, based in Watertown, 4.4 stars from 213 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Co (7.6 miles away, based in Watertown, 3.5 stars from 96 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
GE Ice and Freezer Designs
GE ice makers come in several designs, including in-freezer ice maker, countertop nugget ice maker (ge profile opal), fresh-food compartment ice maker, and in-door ice maker, and each one fails in its own way. On the freezer side, GE sells upright freezer, top-freezer refrigerator, chest freezer, and side-by-side refrigerator.
GE Ice and Freezer Features
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
- 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
- Ice maker frozen / ice buildup. If cubes jam the ejector rake the cycle can't finish, so clear the ice carefully because the mold may be hot. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator - Icemaker Not Producing Ice
What GE Ice and Freezer Codes Mean
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| tF | Not a fault; shows that Turbo Freeze is active. 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 |
| FF | Freezer temperature has risen too high; check frozen food for thawing. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Error, Fault or Function Codes |
GE Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
Not sure it is a GE problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Fort Drum and freezer repair in Fort Drum.
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
- Most GE upright and chest freezers need at least 3 inches of clearance on the top and sides for airflow, and a warm cabinet exterior is normal on both types. Source: GE Appliances - Warm Freezer Exterior
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:
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Deep freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- 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?
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
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- When the water filter was last changed
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
Around Fort Drum
Most ice maker calls in Fort Drum 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 York State has no appliance repair license; home improvement contractor licensing is set locally, required in New York City and in Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester, Putnam and Rockland counties. Source: NY Attorney General: Contractor tip card
In New York, you can report a problem to the New York State Office of the Attorney General, Bureau of Consumer Frauds and Protection.
Hiring a Repair Company in Fort Drum
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- How often do you repair GE ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Fort Drum, NY
Do you work for GE?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
How do I find a technician who knows GE ice makers?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Fort Drum technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the GE ice maker itself.