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. The Yelm list starts with companies that name GE, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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 Yelm
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Yelm. Other nearby bases include Tacoma (12), Puyallup (4), and Lacey (3). The farthest listed company is about 27 miles out. Of those, 1 mentions GE by name. The closest is Pro Appliance Repair Lacey, about 9.6 miles away. The 28 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Yelm. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 9.6, 10.7, 10.8 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 25 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
| Mention GE | 1 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 12 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 12 |
| Mention freezers | 1 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 44 |
The leading options for Yelm are GE Monogram Repair Kirkland (56.4 miles away, based in Kirkland, 5.0 stars from 21 reviews, lists Saturday hours); RPS Appliance Repair (17.4 miles away, based in Graham, 4.9 stars from 495 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (14.0 miles away, based in Spanaway, 4.5 stars from 111 reviews, lists Saturday hours); HotWire Furnace, Air Conditioning & Appliance Repair Tacoma (27.0 miles away, based in Tacoma, 4.9 stars from 470 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
GE Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
Know which GE ice maker you have before you call: GE sells fresh-food compartment ice maker, countertop nugget ice maker (ge profile opal), undercounter ice maker, and in-door ice maker. Freezer styles include side-by-side refrigerator, upright freezer, French door bottom-freezer refrigerator, and chest freezer.
GE Lines Technicians Work On
What a GE Technician Deals With
The icemaker fills from the rear while its thermostat sits at the front cube, so a slow fill or a freezer colder than about -10°F can eject the rear cubes before they are solid and leave them hollow. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator - Hollow, Mushy, or Small Ice Cubes
GE Symptoms and First Checks
- 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
- Freezer not freezing. On an upright or chest freezer whose lights work but won't cool, GE says to confirm the control isn't set to OFF before scheduling repair. Source: GE Appliances - Upright & Chest Freezer - Not Working
Reading a GE Error Code
| 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 |
| 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 9 | On an upright freezer control, the thermistor circuit is open; needs service if a 30-second power reset doesn't clear it. Source: GE Appliances - Freezer Error, Fault or Function Codes |
GE Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
- Compressor hums but will not start
- An error code or temperature alarm
What Gets Fixed on a Yelm Ice Maker Call
Not sure it is a GE problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Yelm and freezer repair in Yelm.
Owner Care for GE Ice Makers
- 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
- 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
A GE ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
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
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
Around Yelm
Most ice maker calls in Yelm 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 Yelm Repair Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Yelm, WA
Is my GE ice maker worth repairing?
Do you repair GE standalone freezers too?
What should I do about a GE error code?
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GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Yelm
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Yelm technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the GE ice maker itself.