Most GE ice maker and freezer repairs in Dranesville involve the same few systems: water supply and the inlet valve, the ice maker assembly, fans, the defrost system and the controls. The Dranesville list starts with companies that name GE, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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Who Works on GE Ice Makers Near Dranesville
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Dranesville. The rest are spread across Herndon (7), Ashburn (7), and Sterling (6). The farthest listed company is about 9 miles out. 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. Sterling Appliance is the nearest, roughly 1.3 miles from Dranesville. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 39 businesses.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 53 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 12 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 22 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 11 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.3, 2.0, 2.0 |
At the top of the Dranesville list: District-Columbia Hotpoint Rpr (18.9 miles away, based in Washington, 5.0 stars from 4 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Herndon Appliance Repair (2.6 miles away, based in Herndon, 4.8 stars from 211 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sterling Appliance (1.3 miles away, based in Sterling, 4.6 stars from 210 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ashburn Appliance Repair (8.4 miles away, based in Ashburn, 4.7 stars from 171 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which GE Ice Maker Do You Have?
GE ice makers come in several designs, including fresh-food compartment ice maker, dual ice maker, in-door ice maker, and countertop nugget ice maker (ge profile opal), and each one fails in its own way. Freezer styles include chest freezer, French door bottom-freezer refrigerator, side-by-side refrigerator, and upright freezer.
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?
Depending on the model, the ice maker can sit in the freezer, in the fresh food section or in the fresh food door, and daily output runs roughly 3 to 4.5 pounds by style. Source: GE Appliances - How much ice should I get in a day?
What GE Says to Check First
- 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
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 |
| 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 |
Signs Your GE Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
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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
- 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
Brand guides: GE Ice Maker Not Working: What to Check.
Budgeting for a GE Ice Maker Repair
Most GE ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
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
- Any light, code or message on the display
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
Local Notes for Dranesville
Most ice maker calls in Dranesville 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Dranesville
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- How often do you repair GE ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Dranesville, VA
Which Dranesville technicians work on GE?
What causes heavy frost buildup?
How do I reset my ice maker?
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Dranesville technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the GE ice maker itself.