GE owners in Tacoma usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. The Tacoma list starts with companies that name GE, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Tacoma
40 repair companies serve Tacoma from within 30 miles. 12 of them are based in Tacoma itself, and other nearby bases include Auburn (7), Federal Way (6), and Puyallup (4). None of the companies within 30 miles mention GE by name, so we include matching companies from a longer drive plus the nearest appliance repair companies. The closest is Tacoma Dishwasher Repair, about 1.0 miles away. Across 29 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 34 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.0, 1.5, 2.6 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 12 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 12 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
The leading options for Tacoma are GE Monogram Repair Kirkland (33.9 miles away, based in Kirkland, 5.0 stars from 21 reviews, lists Saturday hours); HotWire Furnace, Air Conditioning & Appliance Repair Tacoma (4.9 miles away, 4.9 stars from 470 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Leon's Luxury repair & installation (3.5 miles away, 4.7 stars from 51 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (10.3 miles away, based in Spanaway, 4.5 stars from 111 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
GE Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
GE ice makers come in several designs, including dual ice maker, undercounter ice maker, countertop nugget ice maker (ge profile opal), and fresh-food compartment ice maker, and each one fails in its own way. Freezer styles include side-by-side refrigerator, French door bottom-freezer refrigerator, upright freezer, and chest freezer.
GE Ice and Freezer Features
How GE Ice Makers and Freezers Work
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?
GE Symptoms and First Checks
- 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
- Small or hollow cubes. Replace a clogged filter, make sure the freezer is not below -10°F and check the supply line for kinks or a partly closed saddle valve. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator - Hollow, Mushy, or Small Ice Cubes
What GE Ice and Freezer Codes Mean
| 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 |
| CI | Check that the ice maker is working properly. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator 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 |
When to Call for GE Ice Maker Repair
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
What Gets Fixed on a Tacoma Ice Maker Call
Not sure it is a GE problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Tacoma and freezer repair in Tacoma.
Care GE Recommends
- 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
- 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.
Budgeting for a GE Ice Maker Repair
Price the repair before replacing a GE refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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.
What to Have Ready for a GE Call
- Any light, code or message on the display
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
Around Tacoma
Most ice maker calls in Tacoma 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 Tacoma Repair Technician
- How often do you repair GE ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Tacoma, WA
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Which Tacoma technicians work on GE?
Why is my GE refrigerator showing a code?
What causes heavy frost buildup?
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Write down any code or light your GE display shows and when it appears. It helps a Tacoma technician bring the right parts.