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. Below are independent repair companies serving Lindenhurst, with those that mention GE first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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Independent GE Ice Maker Technicians, Lindenhurst NY
40 repair companies serve Lindenhurst from within 30 miles. 3 list an address in Lindenhurst, and other nearby bases include Farmingdale (4), Melville (4), and West Babylon (3). No company within 90 miles of Lindenhurst mentions GE by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Nearest on the list: Master Tech Appliance Repair, around 0.9 miles out. Across 29 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lindenhurst. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 16 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 45 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 1.2, 1.3 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 16 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 14 |
First up for Lindenhurst: SQServicers (1.3 miles away, 5.0 stars from 163 reviews); Americold Commercial Refrigeration Consultants Inc. (5.3 miles away, based in Farmingdale, 4.9 stars from 99 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Master Tech Appliance Repair (0.9 miles away, 4.8 stars from 45 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.3 miles away, based in Massapequa, 4.1 stars from 352 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
GE Ice and Freezer Designs
Know which GE ice maker you have before you call: GE sells in-freezer ice maker, dual ice maker, undercounter ice maker, and in-door ice maker. Freezer styles include side-by-side refrigerator, top-freezer refrigerator, French door bottom-freezer refrigerator, and chest freezer.
GE Ice and Freezer Features
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
What GE Says to Check First
- 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 not freezing. On an upright or chest freezer whose lights work but won't cool, GE says to confirm the control isn't set to OFF before scheduling repair. Source: GE Appliances - Upright & Chest Freezer - Not Working
What GE Ice and Freezer Codes Mean
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| CI | Check that the ice maker is working properly. 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 |
GE Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
What a Freezer Technician Checks
Not sure it is a GE problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Lindenhurst and freezer repair in Lindenhurst.
Owner Care for GE Ice Makers
- 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
- Change the water filter every six months, sooner after new construction, and run about two gallons through the dispenser after a change to purge air. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator - Hollow, Mushy, or Small Ice Cubes
Brand guides: GE Ice Maker Not Working: What to Check.
Budgeting for a GE Ice Maker Repair
Price the repair before replacing a GE refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Deep freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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 water dispenser still works
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- Any light, code or message on the display
Around Lindenhurst
Most ice maker calls in Lindenhurst 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.
Before You Book in Lindenhurst
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Lindenhurst, NY
What causes heavy frost buildup?
Do you repair GE standalone freezers too?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
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Write down any code or light your GE display shows and when it appears. It helps a Lindenhurst technician bring the right parts.