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. Below are independent repair companies serving Sunnyside, with those that mention GE first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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.
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Sunnyside
Our data shows 22 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Sunnyside. 1 list an address in Sunnyside, and the rest are spread across Yakima (6), Kennewick (3), and Pasco (3). Distances run up to about 55 miles. 1 of them mentions GE in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Mahoney and Sons, around 0.6 miles out. The 22 rated companies in range average 4.1 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Sunnyside is inside its regular service area.
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.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 4 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 5 |
| Mention GE | 1 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 4 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 14 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 22 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.6, 15.1, 18.1 |
Closest matches for Sunnyside: Sears Appliance Repair (15.1 miles away, based in Toppenish, 4.4 stars from 37 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fred's Appliance (38.2 miles away, based in Kennewick, 4.1 stars from 731 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (28.3 miles away, based in Union Gap, 4.0 stars from 210 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Master's Appliance & Refrigeration, LLC (44.1 miles away, based in Pasco, 4.2 stars from 77 reviews).
Which GE Ice Maker Do You Have?
Know which GE ice maker you have before you call: GE sells in-door ice maker, dual ice maker, countertop nugget ice maker (ge profile opal), and undercounter ice maker. On the freezer side, GE sells upright freezer, top-freezer refrigerator, side-by-side refrigerator, and chest freezer.
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?
Common GE Ice Maker and Freezer Problems
- 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
- 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
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 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 |
| 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 |
Signs Your GE Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice tastes or smells off
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Sunnyside
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Owner Care for GE Ice Makers
- 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
- 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
Most GE ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Deep freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Before the Technician Arrives
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- Any light, code or message on the display
What Sunnyside Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Sunnyside 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Sunnyside
- How often do you repair GE ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Sunnyside, WA
Which Sunnyside technicians work on GE?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Can the same technician fix my GE chest or upright freezer?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Sunnyside, WA
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Sunnyside
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair for Towns Near Sunnyside
Live outside Sunnyside? The same GE ice maker and freezer repair technicians serve Mattawa. See each town's own freezer repair listings below.
Write down any code or light your GE display shows and when it appears. It helps a Sunnyside technician bring the right parts.