GE owners in Amherst usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. 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.
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Amherst
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Amherst. 3 of them are based in Amherst itself, and other nearby bases include Cleveland (10), Elyria (3), and Brunswick (3). The farthest listed company is about 28 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Amherst 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: Appliance Repair Tech LLc, around 0.8 miles out. The 37 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Amherst. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 13 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 1.2, 1.9 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 35 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 24 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 12 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 48 |
Closest matches for Amherst: Mr. Appliance of Lorain County (2.4 miles away, 4.7 stars from 622 reviews, lists Saturday hours); CLE Restaurant Service (1.2 miles away, 5.0 stars from 103 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (6.0 miles away, based in Elyria, 4.8 stars from 226 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (23.1 miles away, based in Middleburg Heights, 4.7 stars from 287 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
GE Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
Know which GE ice maker you have before you call: GE sells countertop nugget ice maker (ge profile opal), fresh-food compartment ice maker, in-door ice maker, and dual ice maker.
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
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
- New ice maker not making ice. A new ice maker often ships switched off and can take up to 24 hours to get cold enough, and it cycles a few times to purge air before the first fill. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator - New Icemaker Not Producing Ice
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 |
| FF | Freezer temperature has risen too high; check frozen food for thawing. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Error, Fault or Function Codes |
| dE | The defrost system has not operated properly in the last 24 hours. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Error, Fault or Function Codes |
GE Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Amherst and freezer repair in Amherst.
Owner Care for GE Ice Makers
- 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
- 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.
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:
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 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?
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.
What to Have Ready for a GE Call
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Amherst, OH
Most ice maker calls in Amherst 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.
Ohio has no state license for appliance repair; the Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board licenses commercial contractors in plumbing, hydronics, refrigeration, HVAC and electrical, and residential contractor work is generally overseen locally. Source: Ohio Department of Commerce: OCILB Contractor Complaint Form
In Ohio, you can check a license with the Ohio Department of Commerce OCILB Company Licensee Lookup or report a problem to the Ohio Attorney General, Consumer Protection Section.
Before You Book in Amherst
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Amherst, OH
Is my GE ice maker worth repairing?
What should I do about a GE error code?
What causes heavy frost buildup?
How do I reset my ice maker?
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The technicians listed for Amherst also cover smaller towns nearby, including Oberlin. 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.