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 Painesville list starts with companies that name GE, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
Freezer Repair Near Me is independent and not affiliated with GE. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair GE ice makers and freezers along with other brands.
Independent GE Ice Maker Technicians, Painesville OH
40 repair companies serve Painesville from within 30 miles. 2 list an address in Painesville, and the rest are spread across Cleveland (12), Mentor (3), and Eastlake (2). Distances run up to about 28 miles. Nearest on the list: Armao's Appliance Services, around 2.3 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Painesville mentions GE by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The 35 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Painesville. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.3, 2.3, 2.9 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 7 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 47 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 7 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 15 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 25 |
First up for Painesville: Sears Appliance Repair (7.5 miles away, based in Mentor, 4.6 stars from 212 reviews, lists Saturday hours); My Appliance Guy (11.8 miles away, based in Willowick, 4.9 stars from 340 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Mentor (12.5 miles away, based in Madison, 4.7 stars from 591 reviews, lists Saturday hours); G&L APPLIANCE REPAIR (2.9 miles away, based in Mentor, 5.0 stars from 97 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your GE Ice Maker
How GE Ice Makers and Freezers Work
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
What GE Says to Check First
- 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
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 |
| 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 |
Signs Your GE Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Painesville and freezer repair in Painesville.
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.
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:
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Before the Technician Arrives
- 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
- Whether the water dispenser still works
Local Notes for Painesville
Most ice maker calls in Painesville 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Painesville
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Painesville, OH
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What should I do about a GE error code?
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Also Serving Towns Around Painesville
Live outside Painesville? The same GE ice maker and freezer repair technicians serve North Madison. See each town's own freezer repair listings below.
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.