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. The Cheney list starts with companies that name GE, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
Freezer Repair Near Me is independent and not affiliated with GE. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair GE ice makers and freezers along with other brands.
Who Works on GE Ice Makers Near Cheney
27 repair companies serve Cheney from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Spokane (18), Spokane Valley (8), and Liberty Lake (1). Distances run up to about 26 miles. Nearest on the list: SPOKANE REFRIGERATOR REPAIR, around 9.6 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Cheney mentions GE by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 24 businesses.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 9.6, 11.0, 13.7 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 27 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 21 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 12 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 14 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
First up for Cheney: Allway Service Appliance repair & Refrigeration repair (22.3 miles away, based in Spokane Valley, 4.9 stars from 495 reviews, lists Saturday hours); IV Appliance Clinic (11.0 miles away, based in Spokane, 5.0 stars from 747 reviews, lists Saturday hours); HotWire HVAC, Refrigerator & Appliance Repair Spokane (13.7 miles away, based in Spokane, 4.9 stars from 774 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Spokane Valley (18.9 miles away, based in Spokane Valley, 5.0 stars from 46 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which GE Ice Maker Do You Have?
Know which GE ice maker you have before you call: GE sells dual ice maker, undercounter ice maker, in-door ice maker, and fresh-food compartment ice maker.
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 GE Ice Maker and Freezer Problems
- Opal nugget ice maker low or no ice. A blocked ice chute can give a false full-bin signal, so clean the Opal per the manual and make sure the bin is fully inserted. Source: GE Appliances - Opal Ice Maker - Troubleshooting
- Ice maker frozen / ice buildup. If cubes jam the ejector rake the cycle can't finish, so clear the ice carefully because the mold may be hot. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator - Icemaker Not Producing Ice
Reading a GE Error Code
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| dE | The defrost system has not operated properly in the last 24 hours. 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 |
| E and 9 | On an upright freezer control, the thermistor circuit is open; needs service if a 30-second power reset doesn't clear it. Source: GE Appliances - Freezer Error, Fault or Function Codes |
When to Call for GE Ice Maker Repair
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in Cheney and freezer repair in Cheney.
Care GE Recommends
- 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
- 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
Most GE ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer 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.
What to Have Ready for a GE Call
- When the water filter was last changed
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Cheney, WA
Most ice maker calls in Cheney 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.
Washington's Department of Labor & Industries issues an appliance repair (07D) specialty electrician certificate that covers like-for-like repair and replacement of self-contained appliances such as ovens on an unchanged circuit, but excludes branch-circuit wiring and plumbing work. Source: WAC 296-46B-920, Electrical/telecommunications license/certificate types and scope of work
In Washington, you can check a license with the L&I Verify a Contractor, Tradesperson or Business or report a problem to the Washington State Office of the Attorney General, Consumer Protection.
Before You Book in Cheney
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Cheney, WA
Is my GE ice maker worth repairing?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
Why is my GE refrigerator showing a code?
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GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Cheney
Write down any code or light your GE display shows and when it appears. It helps a Cheney technician bring the right parts.