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. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions GE and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with GE, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Who Works on GE Ice Makers Near Bluffdale
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Bluffdale. The rest are spread across Sandy (7), Riverton (6), and South Jordan (6). The farthest listed company is about 8 miles out. No company within 30 miles of Bluffdale names GE in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. Essential Appliance Service Solutions is the nearest, roughly 1.8 miles from Bluffdale. Across 21 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Bluffdale. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 41 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.8, 1.9, 2.8 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 6 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 7 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
At the top of the Bluffdale list: General Electric Appliance (19.7 miles away, based in Salt Lake City, 2.8 stars from 4 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Eagle Appliance Repair (8.4 miles away, based in West Jordan, 4.9 stars from 204 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Man (8.1 miles away, based in Sandy, 4.7 stars from 424 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Vertex Appliance Repair (5.0 miles away, based in Saratoga Springs, 4.9 stars from 172 reviews).
GE Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
Know which GE ice maker you have before you call: GE sells dual ice maker, undercounter ice maker, countertop nugget ice maker (ge profile opal), and in-door ice maker. On the freezer side, GE sells top-freezer refrigerator, side-by-side refrigerator, French door bottom-freezer refrigerator, and chest freezer.
GE Ice and Freezer Features
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
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
- 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
What GE Ice and Freezer Codes Mean
| 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 |
| tF | Not a fault; shows that Turbo Freeze is active. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Error, Fault or Function Codes |
Signs Your GE Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Bluffdale and freezer repair in Bluffdale.
Care GE Recommends
- 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.
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:
- 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?
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it 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
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Bluffdale, UT
Most ice maker calls in Bluffdale 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.
Utah has no contractor classification for appliance repair, but under the Construction Trades Licensing Act anyone who installs, repairs or replaces a residential or commercial gas appliance must hold natural gas technician certification, even on jobs otherwise too small to need a contractor license. Source: Utah Legislature H.B. 49 (2004), Natural Gas Technician Certification, amending Utah Code 58-55-305 and 58-55-308
In Utah, you can check a license with the Utah Licensee Lookup and Verification (Verify a License) or report a problem to the Utah Department of Commerce, Division of Consumer Protection.
Before You Book in Bluffdale
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Bluffdale, UT
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
What causes heavy frost buildup?
Can the same technician fix my GE chest or upright freezer?
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Write down any code or light your GE display shows and when it appears. It helps a Bluffdale technician bring the right parts.