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 College Station list starts with companies that name GE, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with GE, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Independent GE Ice Maker Technicians, College Station TX
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of College Station. 3 list an address in College Station, and the rest are spread across Conroe (8), Magnolia (7), and Brenham (3). The closest is Appliance Repair College Station TX, about 0.7 miles away. No company within 90 miles of College Station mentions GE by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 36 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether College Station is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from College Station. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Mention GE | 1 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 21 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 57 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 35 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 2.9, 3.9 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 21 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 33 |
First up for College Station: All Appliance & Refrigeration (3.9 miles away, 4.8 stars from 661 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Howdy Appliance Repair (10.9 miles away, based in Iola, 4.5 stars from 73 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.9 miles away, 4.4 stars from 205 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Brenham and Bryan/College Station, TX (29.5 miles away, based in Brenham, 4.6 stars from 190 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
GE Ice and Freezer Designs
GE ice makers come in several designs, including in-door ice maker, undercounter ice maker, in-freezer ice maker, and dual ice maker, and each one fails in its own way. On the freezer side, GE sells upright freezer, French door bottom-freezer refrigerator, top-freezer refrigerator, and side-by-side refrigerator.
GE Lines Technicians Work On
What Makes GE Ice Maker Repairs Different
GE says the icemaker mold has to get down to about 16°F before a cycle will start, so a warm freezer slows or stops ice production. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator - Icemaker Not Producing Ice
Common GE Ice Maker and Freezer Problems
- 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
- Freezer warm on the outside. GE says chest freezers shed heat through the cabinet and uprights have case heaters to stop sweating, so a warm exterior is normal if clearance is adequate. Source: GE Appliances - Warm Freezer Exterior
Reading a GE Error Code
| 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 |
| 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 |
| FF | Freezer temperature has risen too high; check frozen food for thawing. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Error, Fault or Function Codes |
When to Call for GE Ice Maker Repair
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
What a Freezer Technician Checks
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in College Station and freezer repair in College Station.
Owner Care for GE Ice Makers
- 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?
- 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
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?
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Deep freezer repair: $100–$400 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?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- When the water filter was last changed
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- Any light, code or message on the display
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for College Station, TX
Most ice maker calls in College Station 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.
Texas has no separate appliance repair license; under the Plumbing License Law, appliance dealers and their employees may install and service appliances (other than water heaters) without a plumbing license when hooking up to existing openings with a code-approved appliance connector, while other gas or water piping work generally requires a plumbing license. Source: Plumbing License Law, Tex. Occ. Code ch. 1301, §1301.053 (Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners)
In Texas, you can check a license with the Texas plumbing Public License Search or report a problem to the Texas Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division.
Before You Book in College Station
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: College Station, TX
Do you repair GE standalone freezers too?
Should I repair or replace my GE refrigerator?
How do I find a technician who knows GE ice makers?
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GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair in Nearby Cities
Also Serving Towns Around College Station
GE ice maker and freezer repair for Navasota is handled by the same companies listed for College Station. Each town also has its own freezer repair page with the nearest companies:
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a College Station technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the GE ice maker itself.