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. The Gainesville list starts with companies that name GE, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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.
Independent GE Ice Maker Technicians, Gainesville VA
Within 30 miles of Gainesville there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 5 of them are based in Gainesville itself, and the rest are spread across Manassas (10), Centreville (6), and Chantilly (6). The farthest listed company is about 13 miles out. No company within 30 miles of Gainesville names GE in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. Nearest on the list: High Wire Appliance Service, around 0.3 miles out. The 37 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Gainesville. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 13 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 21 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 0.8, 1.0 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 13 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 44 |
Closest matches for Gainesville: District-Columbia Hotpoint Rpr (32.8 miles away, based in Washington, 5.0 stars from 4 reviews, lists Saturday hours); USA General Contractors (2.1 miles away, 4.9 stars from 71 reviews); Repair 24/7 (4.6 miles away, based in Manassas, 4.6 stars from 81 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (7.0 miles away, based in Manassas, 4.1 stars from 225 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
GE Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
GE ice makers come in several designs, including undercounter ice maker, fresh-food compartment ice maker, in-door ice maker, and countertop nugget ice maker (ge profile opal), and each one fails in its own way.
Know Your GE Ice Maker
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
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?
GE Symptoms and First Checks
- 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
- Freezer warm on the outside. GE says chest freezers shed heat through the cabinet and uprights have case heaters to stop sweating, so a warm exterior is normal if clearance is adequate. Source: GE Appliances - Warm Freezer Exterior
GE Ice Maker and Freezer Codes
| 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 |
GE Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
What a Freezer Technician Checks
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Gainesville and freezer repair in Gainesville.
Owner Care for GE Ice Makers
- 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
A GE ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 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?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
What to Have Ready for a GE Call
- Any light, code or message on the display
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
What Gainesville Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Gainesville 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.
Before You Book in Gainesville
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- 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?
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Gainesville, VA
How do I reset my ice maker?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
Why is my GE refrigerator showing a code?
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Gainesville technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the GE ice maker itself.