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. Below are independent repair companies serving Hermitage, with those that mention GE first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Hermitage
Our data shows 18 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Hermitage. 1 of them are based in Hermitage itself, and other nearby bases include Youngstown (6), New Castle (2), and Sharpsville (1). Distances run up to about 30 miles. None of the repair companies near Hermitage name GE in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.4 miles from Hermitage. The 16 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Hermitage. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 8 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.4, 3.0, 5.6 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 9 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 18 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 8 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
At the top of the Hermitage list: Sears Appliance Repair (1.4 miles away, 4.7 stars from 65 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (17.6 miles away, based in Grove City, 4.8 stars from 77 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (15.8 miles away, based in Warren, 4.6 stars from 145 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (19.6 miles away, based in New Castle, 4.8 stars from 122 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which GE Ice Maker Do You Have?
Know which GE ice maker you have before you call: GE sells undercounter ice maker, fresh-food compartment ice maker, countertop nugget ice maker (ge profile opal), and dual ice maker. On the freezer side, GE sells side-by-side refrigerator, top-freezer refrigerator, chest freezer, and French door bottom-freezer refrigerator.
GE Lines Technicians Work On
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?
What GE Says to Check First
- Small or hollow cubes. Replace a clogged filter, make sure the freezer is not below -10°F and check the supply line for kinks or a partly closed saddle valve. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator - Hollow, Mushy, or Small Ice Cubes
- 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
GE Ice Maker and Freezer Codes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
GE Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Hermitage
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Owner Care for GE Ice Makers
- 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
- 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.
Budgeting for a GE Ice Maker Repair
Price the repair before replacing a GE refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- 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?
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
What to Have Ready for a GE Call
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- When the water filter was last changed
Around Hermitage
Most ice maker calls in Hermitage 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.
Pennsylvania has no statewide license for appliance repair or for most construction trades; contractors doing home improvement work must register with the Attorney General, and some municipalities license trades such as plumbing. Source: Contractor Licensing (Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry)
In Pennsylvania, you can check a license with the PA Office of Attorney General Home Improvement Contractor Registration Search or report a problem to the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Hermitage
- How often do you repair GE ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Hermitage, PA
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Can the same technician fix my GE chest or upright freezer?
Should I repair or replace my GE refrigerator?
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Live outside Hermitage? The same GE ice maker and freezer repair technicians serve Greenville. See each town's own freezer repair listings below.
Write down any code or light your GE display shows and when it appears. It helps a Hermitage technician bring the right parts.