GE owners in Prairie Ridge usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. Below are independent repair companies serving Prairie Ridge, 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.
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Prairie Ridge
40 repair companies serve Prairie Ridge from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Auburn (11), Federal Way (6), and Puyallup (4). No company within 30 miles of Prairie Ridge names GE in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. The closest is Bonney Lake Appliance Repair, about 3.0 miles away. Across 31 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Prairie Ridge. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 14 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 21 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 14 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.0, 4.4, 4.4 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 34 |
At the top of the Prairie Ridge list: GE Monogram Repair Kirkland (38.4 miles away, based in Kirkland, 5.0 stars from 21 reviews, lists Saturday hours); RPS Appliance Repair (9.7 miles away, based in Graham, 4.9 stars from 495 reviews); Appliances Repair Solutions (13.1 miles away, based in Auburn, 4.9 stars from 62 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Complete Repair LLC (12.6 miles away, based in Black Diamond, 4.9 stars from 227 reviews).
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-freezer ice maker, and fresh-food compartment ice maker, and each one fails in its own way. On the freezer side, GE sells upright freezer, top-freezer refrigerator, chest freezer, and French door bottom-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?
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
Common GE Ice Maker and Freezer Problems
- New ice maker not making ice. A new ice maker often ships switched off and can take up to 24 hours to get cold enough, and it cycles a few times to purge air before the first fill. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator - New Icemaker Not Producing Ice
- Ice maker leaking. Unplug the refrigerator, then check the water line fittings, water valve, fill tube extension and defrost drain, and make sure the unit is level. Source: GE Appliances - Why is my ice maker leaking and dripping water?
What GE Ice and Freezer Codes Mean
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
Signs Your GE Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Prairie Ridge
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Prairie Ridge and freezer repair in Prairie Ridge.
Keeping a GE Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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.
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:
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Before the Technician Arrives
- When the water filter was last changed
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
Around Prairie Ridge
Most ice maker calls in Prairie Ridge 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 Prairie Ridge
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Prairie Ridge, WA
How do I reset my ice maker?
How do I find a technician who knows GE ice makers?
Is this GE customer service?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
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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.