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 Port Arthur, with those that mention GE first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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 Port Arthur
We found 14 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Port Arthur. 1 list an address in Port Arthur, and other nearby bases include Beaumont (7), Groves (2), and Orange (2). Distances run up to about 26 miles. No company within 90 miles of Port Arthur mentions GE by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Nearest on the list: GT Appliance Services, around 5.8 miles out. The 12 rated companies in range average 4.1 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Port Arthur. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 5.8, 6.2, 7.4 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 4 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 4 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 11 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 14 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 5 |
At the top of the Port Arthur list: Mr. Appliance of Beaumont (19.1 miles away, based in Beaumont, 4.9 stars from 343 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (7.4 miles away, 4.7 stars from 167 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A1 Star Appliance Repair (20.1 miles away, based in Beaumont, 4.8 stars from 154 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (23.6 miles away, based in Beaumont, 4.7 stars from 258 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
GE Ice and Freezer Features
What Makes GE Ice Maker Repairs Different
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?
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
- 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
- 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
What GE Ice and Freezer Codes Mean
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| CI | Check that the ice maker is working properly. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Error, Fault or Function Codes |
| dE | The defrost system has not operated properly in the last 24 hours. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator 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
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
What Gets Fixed on a Port Arthur Ice Maker Call
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Port Arthur and freezer repair in Port Arthur.
Owner Care for GE Ice Makers
- 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
- 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.
What GE Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
Most GE ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- 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 waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator 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 water dispenser still works
- When the water filter was last changed
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
What Port Arthur Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Port Arthur 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Port Arthur
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- 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: Port Arthur, TX
Why is my GE refrigerator showing a code?
Which Port Arthur technicians work on GE?
Is this GE customer service?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
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GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Port Arthur
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.