A GE ice maker shares its basic needs with every other ice maker, cold air, water and a working mechanism, but where it sits, how it is reset and the codes it shows are specific to the brand and model. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions GE and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
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 Spokane Valley
38 repair companies serve Spokane Valley from within 30 miles. 8 list an address in Spokane Valley, and other nearby bases include Spokane (18), Coeur d'Alene (3), and Post Falls (2). Distances run up to about 23 miles. Nearest on the list: AirNest Service/Appliance Repair, around 1.1 miles out. None of the repair companies near Spokane Valley name GE in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Spokane Valley. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 15 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 25 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 26 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 38 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 17 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.1, 1.2, 1.2 |
Closest matches for Spokane Valley: Allway Service Appliance repair & Refrigeration repair (3.4 miles away, 4.9 stars from 495 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Spokane Valley (1.2 miles away, 5.0 stars from 46 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hotwire HVAC, Refrigerator & Appliance Repair Spokane Valley (1.7 miles away, 5.0 stars from 21 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (1.5 miles away, 4.6 stars from 65 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which GE Ice Maker Do You Have?
GE ice makers come in several designs, including countertop nugget ice maker (ge profile opal), dual ice maker, fresh-food compartment ice maker, and undercounter ice maker, and each one fails in its own way. On the freezer side, GE sells side-by-side refrigerator, chest freezer, French door bottom-freezer refrigerator, and upright freezer.
GE Ice and Freezer Features
How GE Ice Makers and Freezers Work
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
- 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?
GE Ice Maker and Freezer Codes
| 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 |
| CI | Check that the ice maker is working properly. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Error, Fault or Function Codes |
Signs Your GE Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice clumping in the bucket
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Spokane Valley and freezer repair in Spokane Valley.
Keeping a GE Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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
- 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.
What GE Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing a GE refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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?
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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- When the water filter was last changed
- Whether the water dispenser still works
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Spokane Valley, WA
Most ice maker calls in Spokane Valley 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 Spokane Valley Repair Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Spokane Valley, WA
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
What should I do about a GE error code?
How do I reset my ice maker?
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GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Spokane Valley
Write down any code or light your GE display shows and when it appears. It helps a Spokane Valley technician bring the right parts.