GE owners in Broadlands usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. Below are independent repair companies serving Broadlands, with those that mention GE first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Broadlands
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Broadlands. 1 of them are based in Broadlands itself, and other nearby bases include Ashburn (8), Chantilly (7), and Herndon (7). Distances run up to about 10 miles. None of the companies within 30 miles mention GE by name, so we include matching companies from a longer drive plus the nearest appliance repair companies. Matrix HVAC & Appliances is the nearest, roughly 0.5 miles from Broadlands. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 37 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Broadlands. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 13 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 14 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 1.7, 2.2 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 22 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 55 |
First up for Broadlands: District-Columbia Hotpoint Rpr (26.9 miles away, based in Washington, 5.0 stars from 4 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Herndon Appliance Repair (7.3 miles away, based in Herndon, 4.8 stars from 211 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ashburn Appliance Repair (3.9 miles away, based in Ashburn, 4.7 stars from 171 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sterling Appliance (7.7 miles away, based in Sterling, 4.6 stars from 210 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which GE Ice Maker Do You Have?
Know which GE ice maker you have before you call: GE sells in-freezer ice maker, fresh-food compartment ice maker, dual ice maker, and in-door ice maker. On the freezer side, GE sells chest freezer, top-freezer refrigerator, French door bottom-freezer refrigerator, and upright freezer.
GE Lines Technicians Work On
What a GE Technician Deals With
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
What GE Says to Check First
- Ice maker leaking. Unplug the refrigerator, then check the water line fittings, water valve, fill tube extension and defrost drain, and make sure the unit is level. Source: GE Appliances - Why is my ice maker leaking and dripping water?
- 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
GE Ice Maker and Freezer Codes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| tF | Not a fault; shows that Turbo Freeze is active. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Error, Fault or Function Codes |
| CI | Check that the ice maker is working properly. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator 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
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice clumping in the bucket
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Broadlands
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Broadlands and freezer repair in Broadlands.
Keeping a GE Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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
- 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.
Budgeting for a GE Ice Maker Repair
Price the repair before replacing a GE refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- 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?
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Before the Technician Arrives
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- Any light, code or message on the display
What Broadlands Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Broadlands 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Broadlands
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- 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?
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Broadlands, VA
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Can the same technician fix my GE chest or upright freezer?
How do I find a technician who knows GE ice makers?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Broadlands
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Broadlands technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the GE ice maker itself.