GE owners in Hampton usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. The Hampton 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 Hampton
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Hampton. 5 list an address in Hampton, and the rest are spread across Norfolk (8), Virginia Beach (6), and Portsmouth (5). Distances run up to about 21 miles. Hampton Appliance Repair Service is the nearest, roughly 1.6 miles from Hampton. No company within 90 miles of Hampton mentions GE by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The 33 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
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| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.6, 2.0, 2.9 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 14 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 33 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 22 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 12 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 57 |
At the top of the Hampton list: Appliance Service Solutions (Suffolk Appliance) (17.8 miles away, based in Suffolk, 4.9 stars from 2,757 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (7.1 miles away, based in Tabb, 4.6 stars from 476 reviews, lists Saturday hours); G H Appliance Repair (9.4 miles away, based in Yorktown, 4.9 stars from 2,845 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Specialist (2.9 miles away, 4.6 stars from 126 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
GE Ice and Freezer Designs
Know which GE ice maker you have before you call: GE sells fresh-food compartment ice maker, in-door ice maker, dual ice maker, and in-freezer ice maker. On the freezer side, GE sells French door bottom-freezer refrigerator, chest freezer, top-freezer 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?
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
- 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
- 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
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 |
| dE | The defrost system has not operated properly in the last 24 hours. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator 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
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Hampton and freezer repair in Hampton.
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
- 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.
GE Repair Cost Ranges
Most GE ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What to Have Ready for a GE Call
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- Whether the water dispenser still works
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Hampton, VA
Most ice maker calls in Hampton 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 Hampton
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Hampton, VA
Why is my GE refrigerator showing a code?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
Is my GE ice maker worth repairing?
Do you work for GE?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Hampton
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Hampton technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the GE ice maker itself.