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. Below are independent repair companies serving Lorton, with those that mention GE first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
Independent listings only: Freezer Repair Near Me is not affiliated with or endorsed by GE. If your appliance is still under manufacturer coverage, contact GE directly.
Independent GE Ice Maker Technicians, Lorton VA
40 repair companies serve Lorton from within 30 miles. 4 of them are based in Lorton itself, and other nearby bases include Woodbridge (17), Springfield (12), and West Springfield (3). Distances run up to about 8 miles. No company within 30 miles of Lorton names GE in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. The closest is ProTech Appliance Repair Inc, about 0.2 miles away. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lorton. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.2, 0.4, 0.4 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 12 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 24 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 12 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 45 |
The leading options for Lorton are District-Columbia Hotpoint Rpr (16.8 miles away, based in Washington, 5.0 stars from 4 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ProTech Appliance Repair Inc (0.2 miles away, 4.9 stars from 139 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Vision Appliance Repair (3.1 miles away, based in Springfield, 4.9 stars from 262 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Geek Inc (7.5 miles away, based in Woodbridge, 4.9 stars from 94 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
GE Ice and Freezer Designs
GE ice makers come in several designs, including in-freezer ice maker, dual ice maker, in-door ice maker, and undercounter ice maker, and each one fails in its own way. Freezer styles include French door bottom-freezer refrigerator, side-by-side refrigerator, chest freezer, and upright freezer.
GE Lines Technicians Work On
What a GE Technician Deals With
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?
GE says the icemaker mold has to get down to about 16°F before a cycle will start, so a warm freezer slows or stops ice production. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator - Icemaker Not Producing Ice
GE Symptoms and First Checks
- New ice maker not making ice. A new ice maker often ships switched off and can take up to 24 hours to get cold enough, and it cycles a few times to purge air before the first fill. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator - New Icemaker Not Producing Ice
- 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
Reading a GE Error Code
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
GE Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Lorton
Not sure it is a GE problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Lorton and freezer repair in Lorton.
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.
What GE Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
A GE ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 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: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What to Have Ready for a GE Call
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- Any light, code or message on the display
What Lorton Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Lorton 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.
Questions to Ask a Lorton Repair Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Lorton, VA
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Live outside Lorton? The same GE ice maker and freezer repair technicians serve Laurel Hill. See each town's own freezer repair listings below.
Before you call, find the model and serial number on your GE refrigerator or freezer, usually on a label inside the fresh-food section or the freezer door frame. A technician who knows the model can often tell you on the phone what the first visit will involve.