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 Sharon, with those that mention GE first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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, Sharon PA
17 repair companies serve Sharon from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Youngstown (6), New Castle (2), and Hermitage (1). Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 1.6 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Sharon mentions GE by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Across 15 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Sharon. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.6, 2.5, 3.1 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 7 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 17 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 7 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 8 |
The leading options for Sharon are Sears Appliance Repair (1.6 miles away, based in Hermitage, 4.7 stars from 65 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (12.8 miles away, based in Warren, 4.6 stars from 145 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (20.6 miles away, based in Grove City, 4.8 stars from 77 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (13.8 miles away, based in Niles, 4.7 stars from 85 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
GE Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
Know which GE ice maker you have before you call: GE sells dual ice maker, countertop nugget ice maker (ge profile opal), fresh-food compartment ice maker, and undercounter ice maker. On the freezer side, GE sells French door bottom-freezer refrigerator, upright freezer, chest freezer, and top-freezer refrigerator.
GE Lines Technicians Work On
What Makes GE Ice Maker Repairs Different
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
GE Symptoms and First Checks
- 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
GE Ice Maker and Freezer Codes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| FF | Freezer temperature has risen too high; check frozen food for thawing. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Error, Fault or Function Codes |
| CI | Check that the ice maker is working properly. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Error, Fault or Function Codes |
GE Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
What Gets Fixed on a Sharon Ice Maker Call
Not sure it is a GE problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Sharon and freezer repair in Sharon.
Keeping a GE Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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
- 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.
GE Repair Cost Ranges
A GE ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 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?
- 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
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
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- Any light, code or message on the display
- When the water filter was last changed
Local Notes for Sharon
Most ice maker calls in Sharon 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.
Questions to Ask a Sharon Repair Technician
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Sharon, PA
What causes heavy frost buildup?
Why is my GE refrigerator showing a code?
How do I reset my ice maker?
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Sharon technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the GE ice maker itself.