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. The Dayton list starts with companies that name GE, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
Independent listings only: Freezer Repair Near Me is not affiliated with or endorsed by GE. If your appliance is still under manufacturer coverage, contact GE directly.
Who Works on GE Ice Makers Near Dayton
40 repair companies serve Dayton from within 60 miles. The rest are spread across Chattanooga (9), Dalton (6), and Cleveland (4). The farthest listed company is about 52 miles out. Ultimate Appliance, Heat & Air is the nearest, roughly 16.4 miles from Dayton. No company within 90 miles of Dayton mentions GE by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Across 39 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Dayton is inside its regular service area.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 20 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 27 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 22 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 16.4, 17.7, 21.0 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 20 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 49 |
At the top of the Dayton list: Mr. Appliance of Chattanooga (31.2 miles away, based in Chattanooga, 4.7 stars from 1,103 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Expert Services Appliance Heating & Air LLC (26.9 miles away, based in Collegedale, 4.7 stars from 463 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Masters Appliance Heating & Air (34.4 miles away, based in Chattanooga, 4.8 stars from 149 reviews); Ultimate Appliance, Heat & Air (16.4 miles away, based in Georgetown, 5.0 stars from 6 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
GE Ice and Freezer Designs
GE ice makers come in several designs, including undercounter ice maker, fresh-food compartment ice maker, dual ice maker, and in-freezer ice maker, and each one fails in its own way. On the freezer side, GE sells side-by-side refrigerator, chest freezer, French door bottom-freezer refrigerator, and top-freezer refrigerator.
GE Ice and Freezer Features
What a GE Technician Deals With
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?
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
- 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
- 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
GE Ice Maker and Freezer Codes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
What a Freezer Technician Checks
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in Dayton and freezer repair in Dayton.
Keeping a GE Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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
- 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:
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- 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?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
Around Dayton
Most ice maker calls in Dayton 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.
Tennessee's Board for Licensing Contractors does not list an appliance repair license among the licenses it issues (general contractor, home improvement, limited licensed electrician and limited licensed plumber). Source: TN Board for Licensing Contractors
In Tennessee, you can check a license with the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance: Verify a License or report a problem to the Tennessee Division of Consumer Affairs (Office of the Attorney General).
Questions to Ask a Dayton Repair Technician
- 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 is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Dayton, TN
Why is my GE refrigerator showing a code?
Do you repair GE standalone freezers too?
What causes heavy frost buildup?
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GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Dayton
Write down any code or light your GE display shows and when it appears. It helps a Dayton technician bring the right parts.