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. The Jamestown list starts with companies that name GE, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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Who Works on GE Ice Makers Near Jamestown
Within 60 miles of Jamestown there are 35 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Jamestown, and other nearby bases include Erie (8), Buffalo (4), and Warren (2). The closest is Brady's Appliance Service, about 5.0 miles away. 1 of them mentions GE in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 33 businesses. Jamestown is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Listed as refrigerator repair | 13 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 19 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 13 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 5.0, 5.5, 6.3 |
| Mention GE | 1 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 35 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 25 |
Closest matches for Jamestown: Duggan's Service & Appliance (42.0 miles away, based in Erie, 4.8 stars from 1,373 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Jamestown-Warren (5.5 miles away, 4.7 stars from 76 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (24.7 miles away, based in Fredonia, 4.4 stars from 67 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (31.9 miles away, based in Bradford, 4.9 stars from 52 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
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
Depending on the model, the ice maker can sit in the freezer, in the fresh food section or in the fresh food door, and daily output runs roughly 3 to 4.5 pounds by style. Source: GE Appliances - How much ice should I get in a day?
Common GE Ice Maker and Freezer Problems
- 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
- 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
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 8 | On an upright freezer control, the temperature sensor (thermistor) is shorted; needs service if a 30-second power reset doesn't clear it. 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 |
When to Call for GE Ice Maker Repair
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
What Gets Fixed on a Jamestown Ice Maker Call
Not sure it is a GE problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Jamestown and freezer repair in Jamestown.
Keeping a GE Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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
- Keeping the freezer about three-quarters full helps the ice maker run efficiently and hold temperature. Source: GE Appliances - How much ice should I get in a day?
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:
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- 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?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Before the Technician Arrives
- Any light, code or message on the display
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Jamestown, NY
Most ice maker calls in Jamestown 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Jamestown
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Jamestown, NY
How do I reset my ice maker?
Is this GE customer service?
Why is my GE refrigerator showing a code?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Jamestown
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Jamestown
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Jamestown technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the GE ice maker itself.