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 South Salt Lake, with those that mention GE first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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Who Works on GE Ice Makers Near South Salt Lake
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of South Salt Lake. 6 of them are based in South Salt Lake itself, and other nearby bases include Salt Lake City (20), West Valley City (5), and Holladay (3). Distances run up to about 6 miles. 1 of them mentions GE in their listing or website. The closest is ASU Appliance Sales & Repair, about 0.3 miles away. Across 27 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
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| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 10 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 41 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 10 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 0.4, 0.5 |
| Mention GE | 1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
At the top of the South Salt Lake list: General Electric Appliance (3.6 miles away, based in Salt Lake City, 2.8 stars from 4 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Quality Appliance Service (3.3 miles away, based in West Valley City, 4.6 stars from 1,441 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Salt Lake City (0.9 miles away, based in Salt Lake City, 4.7 stars from 1,513 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Service By Paul (4.4 miles away, based in Salt Lake City, 4.8 stars from 2,590 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
GE Ice and Freezer Designs
GE ice makers come in several designs, including fresh-food compartment ice maker, in-freezer ice maker, undercounter ice maker, and dual ice maker, and each one fails in its own way. On the freezer side, GE sells upright freezer, side-by-side refrigerator, chest freezer, and French door bottom-freezer refrigerator.
GE Lines Technicians Work On
How GE Ice Makers and Freezers Work
The icemaker fills from the rear while its thermostat sits at the front cube, so a slow fill or a freezer colder than about -10°F can eject the rear cubes before they are solid and leave them hollow. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator - Hollow, Mushy, or Small Ice Cubes
GE Symptoms and First Checks
- Opal nugget ice maker low or no ice. A blocked ice chute can give a false full-bin signal, so clean the Opal per the manual and make sure the bin is fully inserted. Source: GE Appliances - Opal Ice Maker - Troubleshooting
- Freezer not freezing. On an upright or chest freezer whose lights work but won't cool, GE says to confirm the control isn't set to OFF before scheduling repair. Source: GE Appliances - Upright & Chest Freezer - Not Working
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 |
| 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 |
GE Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- An error code or temperature alarm
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
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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
- 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
Price the repair before replacing a GE refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- When the water filter was last changed
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
Around South Salt Lake
Most ice maker calls in South Salt Lake 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 South Salt Lake
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- How often do you repair GE ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: South Salt Lake, UT
Do you repair GE standalone freezers too?
What causes heavy frost buildup?
Is this GE customer service?
Is my GE ice maker worth repairing?
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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.