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. Below are independent repair companies serving Bailey's Crossroads, with those that mention GE first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
Freezer Repair Near Me is independent and not affiliated with GE. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair GE ice makers and freezers along with other brands.
Who Works on GE Ice Makers Near Bailey's Crossroads
40 repair companies serve Bailey's Crossroads from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Arlington (14), Alexandria (14), and Falls Church (10). The farthest listed company is about 4 miles out. AVS Heating and Air Conditioning Falls Church ( AC, Furnace and Appliance Repair) is the nearest, roughly 0.2 miles from Bailey's Crossroads. No company within 30 miles of Bailey's Crossroads names GE in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. The 36 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars.
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.
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 45 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 17 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.2, 0.2, 0.3 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 17 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 24 |
At the top of the Bailey's Crossroads list: District-Columbia Hotpoint Rpr (6.0 miles away, based in Washington, 5.0 stars from 4 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fuse Service Appliance Repair (1.2 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 181 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Alexandria VA - Appliance Surgeon (2.3 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 466 reviews, lists Saturday hours); District Appliance Services LLC (2.4 miles away, based in Arlington, 4.9 stars from 133 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which GE Ice Maker Do You Have?
GE ice makers come in several designs, including in-door ice maker, dual ice maker, fresh-food compartment ice maker, and countertop nugget ice maker (ge profile opal), and each one fails in its own way.
GE Lines Technicians Work On
What Makes GE Ice Maker Repairs Different
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
Common GE Ice Maker and Freezer Problems
- 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
- Small or hollow cubes. Replace a clogged filter, make sure the freezer is not below -10°F and check the supply line for kinks or a partly closed saddle valve. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator - Hollow, Mushy, or Small Ice Cubes
Reading a GE Error Code
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| FF | Freezer temperature has risen too high; check frozen food for thawing. 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 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 |
GE Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- An error code or temperature alarm
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in Bailey's Crossroads and freezer repair in Bailey's Crossroads.
Owner Care for GE Ice Makers
- Change the water filter every six months, sooner after new construction, and run about two gallons through the dispenser after a change to purge air. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator - Hollow, Mushy, or Small Ice Cubes
- 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
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:
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Deep freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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
- When the water filter was last changed
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
What Bailey's Crossroads Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Bailey's Crossroads 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.
Virginia's Board for Contractors has no appliance repair license classification, but its gas fitting contracting specialty covers installing, repairing or removing gas piping and appliances attached to real property. Source: 18VAC50-22-30, Definitions of specialty services
In Virginia, you can check a license with the DPOR License Lookup or report a problem to the Office of the Attorney General of Virginia, Consumer Protection Section.
Questions to Ask a Bailey's Crossroads 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?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Bailey's Crossroads, VA
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GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair for Towns Near Bailey's Crossroads
Live outside Bailey's Crossroads? The same GE ice maker and freezer repair technicians serve Seven Corners and Lake Barcroft. See each town's own freezer repair listings below.
Write down any code or light your GE display shows and when it appears. It helps a Bailey's Crossroads technician bring the right parts.