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. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions GE and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
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.
Who Works on GE Ice Makers Near Merrifield
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Merrifield. Other nearby bases include Fairfax (13), Falls Church (10), and Vienna (4). The farthest listed company is about 6 miles out. No company within 30 miles of Merrifield names GE in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. Nearest on the list: Mr. Appliance of Northern Virginia, around 0.5 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.9 stars across 34 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Merrifield. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listing Saturday hours | 44 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 17 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 16 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 0.6, 0.7 |
At the top of the Merrifield list: District-Columbia Hotpoint Rpr (11.0 miles away, based in Washington, 5.0 stars from 4 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Nova Fix Appliance (4.2 miles away, based in Fairfax, 5.0 stars from 362 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Northern Virginia (0.5 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.8 stars from 965 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fuse Service Appliance Repair (4.9 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.9 stars from 203 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
GE Ice and Freezer Designs
GE ice makers come in several designs, including countertop nugget ice maker (ge profile opal), dual ice maker, in-freezer ice maker, and undercounter ice maker, and each one fails in its own way. Freezer styles include upright freezer, chest freezer, top-freezer refrigerator, and French door bottom-freezer refrigerator.
GE Lines Technicians Work On
What Makes GE Ice Maker Repairs Different
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?
- 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 |
|---|---|
| FF | Freezer temperature has risen too high; check frozen food for thawing. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator 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 |
| 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
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
- An error code or temperature alarm
What Gets Fixed on a Merrifield Freezer Call
Not sure it is a GE problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Merrifield and freezer repair in Merrifield.
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
- 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.
Budgeting for a GE Ice Maker Repair
Price the repair before replacing a GE refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Before the Technician Arrives
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- When the water filter was last changed
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
Around Merrifield
Most ice maker calls in Merrifield 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 Merrifield Repair Technician
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Merrifield, VA
What should I do about a GE error code?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Is my GE ice maker worth repairing?
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GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair in Nearby Cities
Nearby Towns Served From Merrifield
Live outside Merrifield? The same GE ice maker and freezer repair technicians serve Mantua and Woodburn. 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 Merrifield technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the GE ice maker itself.