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.
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Independent GE Ice Maker Technicians, South Riding VA
Within 30 miles of South Riding there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Chantilly (8), Herndon (7), and Centreville (6). Distances run up to about 9 miles. Nearest on the list: Icon Of Appliance Repair, around 0.6 miles out. No company within 30 miles of South Riding names GE in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. Across 39 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
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| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.6, 1.1, 1.2 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 13 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 13 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 49 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 23 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
Closest matches for South Riding: District-Columbia Hotpoint Rpr (25.4 miles away, based in Washington, 5.0 stars from 4 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Herndon Appliance Repair (7.2 miles away, based in Herndon, 4.8 stars from 211 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ashburn Appliance Repair (3.4 miles away, based in Ashburn, 4.7 stars from 171 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Liberty Appliance Repair (7.2 miles away, based in Centreville, 4.7 stars from 24 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
GE Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
Know which GE ice maker you have before you call: GE sells undercounter ice maker, in-door ice maker, dual ice maker, and countertop nugget ice maker (ge profile opal).
Know Your GE Ice Maker
How GE Ice Makers and Freezers Work
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
Common leak points GE lists for the ice maker are loose water line fittings, a leaking water valve, a leaking fill tube extension and a clogged defrost drain. Source: GE Appliances - Why is my ice maker leaking and dripping water?
GE Symptoms and First Checks
- 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
- 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
GE Ice Maker and Freezer Codes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| tF | Not a fault; shows that Turbo Freeze is active. 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 |
| dE | The defrost system has not operated properly in the last 24 hours. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Error, Fault or Function Codes |
When to Call for GE Ice Maker Repair
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice clumping in the bucket
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in South Riding and freezer repair in South Riding.
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
Most GE ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- 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: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
Local Notes for South Riding
Most ice maker calls in South Riding 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in South Riding
- How often do you repair GE ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: South Riding, VA
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Can the same technician fix my GE chest or upright freezer?
Do you work for GE?
Should I repair or replace my GE refrigerator?
Other Refrigeration Repair in South Riding
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Write down any code or light your GE display shows and when it appears. It helps a South Riding technician bring the right parts.