GE owners in McNair usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. The McNair list starts with companies that name GE, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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Independent GE Ice Maker Technicians, McNair VA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of McNair. The rest are spread across Chantilly (8), Herndon (7), and Sterling (6). Distances run up to about 8 miles. 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. The closest is Ready Appliance Repair Herndon LLC, about 0.1 miles away. Across 38 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.9 stars.
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| Listed as refrigerator repair | 13 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.1, 0.2, 0.9 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 54 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 23 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 15 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
First up for McNair: District-Columbia Hotpoint Rpr (20.3 miles away, based in Washington, 5.0 stars from 4 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Herndon Appliance Repair (1.2 miles away, based in Herndon, 4.8 stars from 211 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sterling Appliance (4.8 miles away, based in Sterling, 4.6 stars from 210 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ashburn Appliance Repair (5.8 miles away, based in Ashburn, 4.7 stars from 171 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
GE Ice and Freezer Features
What Makes GE Ice Maker Repairs Different
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
- 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
- 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
What GE Ice and Freezer Codes Mean
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| CI | Check that the ice maker is working properly. 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 |
Signs Your GE Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in McNair
Not sure it is a GE problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in McNair and freezer repair in McNair.
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
- 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
Price the repair before replacing a GE refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Before the Technician Arrives
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
What McNair Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in McNair 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 McNair Repair Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: McNair, VA
What causes heavy frost buildup?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
How do I find a technician who knows GE ice makers?
Do you work for GE?
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Nearby Towns Served From McNair
The technicians listed for McNair also cover smaller towns nearby, including Floris. If you are in one of them, the companies above are your closest GE ice maker and freezer repair options, and our helpline covers you too.
Write down any code or light your GE display shows and when it appears. It helps a McNair technician bring the right parts.