If your GE ice maker has stopped making ice, the ice compartment has frozen over or the freezer is running warm, the technician you call should know the model line. Below are independent repair companies serving Weirton, with those that mention GE first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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Independent GE Ice Maker Technicians, Weirton WV
Within 30 miles of Weirton there are 36 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Pittsburgh (9), Coraopolis (3), and Washington (2). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Weirton mentions GE by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Nearest on the list: Nick's Appliance and Computer repair, around 4.3 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 22 businesses.
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.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 4.3, 6.7, 7.2 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 23 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 36 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 5 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 5 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
First up for Weirton: PowerFix Appliance Repair (26.6 miles away, based in Pittsburgh, 5.0 stars from 215 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Northern Pittsburgh, Moon and South Hills (21.5 miles away, based in Moon Township, 4.5 stars from 418 reviews, lists Saturday hours); AIS Commercial Parts & Service (18.3 miles away, based in Coraopolis, 4.4 stars from 112 reviews); YinzerFix Appliance Repair (27.4 miles away, based in Pittsburgh, 5.0 stars from 1,245 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
GE Ice and Freezer Designs
Know which GE ice maker you have before you call: GE sells undercounter ice maker, dual ice maker, countertop nugget ice maker (ge profile opal), and in-freezer ice maker. Freezer styles include French door bottom-freezer refrigerator, side-by-side refrigerator, top-freezer refrigerator, and upright 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?
Common GE Ice Maker and Freezer Problems
- 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?
- 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
GE Ice Maker and Freezer Codes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| FF | Freezer temperature has risen too high; check frozen food for thawing. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator 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 |
When to Call for GE Ice Maker Repair
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
What a Freezer Technician Checks
Not sure it is a GE problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Weirton and freezer repair in Weirton.
Owner Care for GE Ice Makers
- 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
A GE ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator 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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- When the water filter was last changed
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Weirton, WV
Most ice maker calls in Weirton 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.
West Virginia's Division of Labor certifies HVAC technicians for installing, maintaining and repairing heating, ventilating and cooling system components, and the law has no specific appliance repair license or exemption. Source: West Virginia Code Chapter 21, Article 16 (HVAC technician certification), Division of Labor
In West Virginia, you can check a license with the West Virginia Contractor Licensing Board License Lookup or report a problem to the West Virginia Attorney General, Consumer Protection and Antitrust Division.
Questions to Ask a Weirton Repair Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Weirton, WV
How do I reset my ice maker?
Is this GE customer service?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Should I repair or replace my GE refrigerator?
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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.