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. The Roanoke 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 Roanoke
Our data shows 17 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Roanoke. 9 of them are based in Roanoke itself, and the rest are spread across Christiansburg (2), Vinton (1), and Salem (1). The farthest listed company is about 26 miles out. Of those, 1 mentions GE by name. Nearest on the list: GE Appliance Services, around 1.0 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 3.7 stars across 14 businesses.
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| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.0, 1.1, 2.9 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 7 |
| Mention GE | 1 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 17 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 7 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 5 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 3 |
The leading options for Roanoke are GE Appliance Services (1.0 miles away, 1.0 stars from 6 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Peerless Appliance Services (4.9 miles away, 4.9 stars from 1,204 reviews); Affordable Appliances Repair and Sales LLC (2.9 miles away, 4.8 stars from 35 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.9 miles away, 4.1 stars from 371 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, dual ice maker, undercounter ice maker, and countertop nugget ice maker (ge profile opal). Freezer styles include upright freezer, French door bottom-freezer refrigerator, top-freezer refrigerator, and chest freezer.
Know Your GE Ice Maker
What a GE Technician Deals With
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
The icemaker fills from the rear while its thermostat sits at the front cube, so a slow fill or a freezer colder than about -10°F can eject the rear cubes before they are solid and leave them hollow. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator - Hollow, Mushy, or Small Ice Cubes
Common GE Ice Maker and Freezer Problems
- 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
- 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
Reading a GE Error Code
| 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 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 |
| CI | Check that the ice maker is working properly. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Error, Fault or Function Codes |
GE Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Roanoke and freezer repair in Roanoke.
Owner Care for GE Ice Makers
- 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.
What GE Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing a GE refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Deep freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
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 brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- Any light, code or message on the display
Around Roanoke
Most ice maker calls in Roanoke 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Roanoke
- 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: Roanoke, VA
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What should I do about a GE error code?
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GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair in Nearby Cities
Nearby Towns Served From Roanoke
GE ice maker and freezer repair for Vinton is handled by the same companies listed for Roanoke. Each town also has its own freezer repair page with the nearest companies:
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.