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. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions GE and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
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 Lake Ridge
Within 30 miles of Lake Ridge there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Woodbridge (24), Springfield (5), and Lorton (4). Distances run up to about 8 miles. No company within 30 miles of Lake Ridge names GE in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. The closest is AAA Appliance Master, about 0.3 miles away. The 37 rated companies in range average 4.5 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.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 0.6, 1.7 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 12 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 27 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 12 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 46 |
Closest matches for Lake Ridge: District-Columbia Hotpoint Rpr (20.6 miles away, based in Washington, 5.0 stars from 4 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ProTech Appliance Repair Inc (4.9 miles away, based in Lorton, 4.9 stars from 139 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Geek Inc (5.1 miles away, based in Woodbridge, 4.9 stars from 94 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Vision Appliance Repair (6.8 miles away, based in Springfield, 4.9 stars from 262 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
GE Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
Know which GE ice maker you have before you call: GE sells fresh-food compartment ice maker, in-freezer ice maker, countertop nugget ice maker (ge profile opal), and in-door ice maker. Freezer styles include upright freezer, chest freezer, top-freezer refrigerator, and side-by-side refrigerator.
GE Ice and Freezer Features
How GE Ice Makers and Freezers Work
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
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?
Common GE Ice Maker and Freezer Problems
- 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?
- 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
What Gets Fixed on a Lake Ridge Freezer Call
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Lake Ridge and freezer repair in Lake Ridge.
Owner Care for GE Ice Makers
- 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?
- 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
Brand guides: GE Ice Maker Not Working: What to Check.
What GE Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing a GE refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Deep freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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
- Any light, code or message on the display
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Lake Ridge, VA
Most ice maker calls in Lake Ridge 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 Lake Ridge
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- How often do you repair GE ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Lake Ridge, VA
Why is my GE refrigerator showing a code?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
Should I repair or replace my GE refrigerator?
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Also Serving Towns Around Lake Ridge
Live outside Lake Ridge? The same GE ice maker and freezer repair technicians serve Potomac Mills. See each town's own freezer repair listings below.
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Lake Ridge technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the GE ice maker itself.