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 Mercer Island, with those that mention GE first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Mercer Island
40 repair companies serve Mercer Island from within 30 miles. 2 list an address in Mercer Island, and other nearby bases include Seattle (19), Bellevue (16), and Renton (2). Distances run up to about 5 miles. No company within 30 miles of Mercer Island names GE in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. Nearest on the list: Affordable Appliance Repair Tech Mercer Island, around 0.5 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.9 stars across 36 businesses.
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| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 15 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 23 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 1.5, 2.5 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 16 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
The leading options for Mercer Island are GE Monogram Repair Kirkland (9.5 miles away, based in Kirkland, 5.0 stars from 21 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Expert Appliance Repair (5.1 miles away, based in Seattle, 5.0 stars from 1,139 reviews); Major Appliance Repair (3.6 miles away, based in Bellevue, 4.9 stars from 155 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Troubleshooters Appliance Repair (3.6 miles away, based in Newcastle, 4.9 stars from 136 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
GE Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
GE ice makers come in several designs, including countertop nugget ice maker (ge profile opal), 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 French door bottom-freezer refrigerator, chest freezer, upright freezer, and top-freezer refrigerator.
GE Ice and Freezer Features
What Makes GE Ice Maker Repairs Different
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?
What GE Says to Check First
- 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
- 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
GE Ice Maker and Freezer Codes
| 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 |
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
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Mercer Island
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Owner Care for GE Ice Makers
- 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?
- 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
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:
- 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?
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- 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?
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
- When the water filter was last changed
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
Around Mercer Island
Most ice maker calls in Mercer Island 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.
Questions to Ask a Mercer Island Repair Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Mercer Island, WA
How do I reset my ice maker?
How do I find a technician who knows GE ice makers?
Do you work for GE?
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Write down any code or light your GE display shows and when it appears. It helps a Mercer Island technician bring the right parts.