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 Smithfield, with those that mention GE first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with GE, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Who Works on GE Ice Makers Near Smithfield
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Smithfield. 1 of them are based in Smithfield itself, and the rest are spread across Norfolk (8), Chesapeake (6), and Hampton (5). The farthest listed company is about 27 miles out. The closest is Tommy D Appliance Repair Inc, about 4.1 miles away. None of the repair companies near Smithfield name GE in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. The 32 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 14 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 29 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 13 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 49 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 4.1, 4.2, 6.4 |
| Mention GE | 1 |
At the top of the Smithfield list: Appliance Service Solutions (Suffolk Appliance) (12.2 miles away, based in Suffolk, 4.9 stars from 2,757 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (12.5 miles away, based in Tabb, 4.6 stars from 476 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Best Day Appliance (21.4 miles away, based in Williamsburg, 4.8 stars from 255 reviews, lists Saturday hours); G H Appliance Repair (15.4 miles away, based in Yorktown, 4.9 stars from 2,845 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
GE Ice and Freezer Designs
GE ice makers come in several designs, including fresh-food compartment ice maker, dual ice maker, in-door ice maker, and in-freezer ice maker, and each one fails in its own way. On the freezer side, GE sells chest freezer, French door bottom-freezer refrigerator, upright freezer, and top-freezer refrigerator.
GE Ice and Freezer Features
What Makes GE Ice Maker Repairs Different
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
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
- 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
- Freezer not freezing. On an upright or chest freezer whose lights work but won't cool, GE says to confirm the control isn't set to OFF before scheduling repair. Source: GE Appliances - Upright & Chest Freezer - Not Working
Reading a GE Error Code
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| tF | Not a fault; shows that Turbo Freeze is active. 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 |
| 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 |
When to Call for GE Ice Maker Repair
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice tastes or smells off
What a Freezer Technician Checks
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Smithfield and freezer repair in Smithfield.
Care GE Recommends
- 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.
GE Repair Cost Ranges
A GE ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- 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?
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 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?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
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
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Smithfield, VA
Most ice maker calls in Smithfield 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 Smithfield
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Smithfield, VA
Why is my GE refrigerator showing a code?
What causes heavy frost buildup?
Is my GE ice maker worth repairing?
Do you repair GE standalone freezers too?
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GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair in Nearby Cities
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair for Towns Near Smithfield
The technicians listed for Smithfield also cover smaller towns nearby, including Carrollton. 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.
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Smithfield technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the GE ice maker itself.