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GE appliance repair

GE builds across every major category in this directory — refrigeration, freezers, laundry, dishwashers, cooking, microwaves, ventilation, ice makers and garbage disposals — from builder-grade units up to built-in and professional-style lines. 655 directory businesses in 50 states name GE among the brands serviced. Have the model and serial number ready — on a mid-range machine that is what decides which part the technician brings, and whether it is already on the van.

GE pros
655
States
50
Appliance lines
10
Licensed
652
Average rating
4.6
Price tier
Mid-range

Top-rated GE repair pros

The 20 highest-rated of 655 businesses servicing GE. Sorted by rating, then review count.

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635 more listed businesses service GE. Open a state below to see every one of them with ratings and phone numbers.

What servicing a GE involves

Price tier and parts channel decide who can realistically do the work — read this before you compare quotes.

If any brand can be described as easy to get repaired, this is it. GE components are catalogued, widely distributed and familiar to nearly every independent shop, which is why most technicians will quote the job without hesitation and why a common failure is often fixed on the first visit. The complication is breadth. One badge covers a builder-grade range and a built-in refrigeration column, and the built-in lines are serviced like luxury equipment — cabinetry removal, longer parts routes, a narrower set of shops that have worked on them — even though the badge itself sits in the mid tier. The model number is what tells a technician which of those two conversations you are having.

Price tier
Mid-range · 1× typical new price
Parts usually come from
General parts retailers
Brand-authorised technician
Not usually required
Appliance lines built
10

Who can do the work

Any qualified technician can take the job. Factory-authorised service mainly matters while the machine is still in its warranty period — outside it, an experienced independent is usually faster and cheaper.

Before you call about your GE

  • Say which line you have when you book. Built-in and professional GE equipment is a different job from the mainstream line despite the shared badge.
  • Sealed-system refrigeration work requires an EPA 608 certified technician. Ice makers, dispensers and water valves are module work and do not.
  • A garbage disposal is usually a replace-not-repair appliance, and a jam plus a reset is homeowner territory worth trying before anyone is booked.
  • Aftermarket equivalents exist for many components. Ask which the quote assumes and what warranty comes with it.
  • A long quoted lead time on an ordinary component is worth a second opinion — wide availability is this brand's advantage.
  • The rating plate is inside the fresh-food compartment on refrigeration, behind the lower drawer or on the door frame on ranges, and inside the door on dishwashers.

GE appliance lines, and who services them here

What the nameplate covers, against how many listed businesses actually repair that category.

GE appliance categories with listed repair business counts and links to parts.
ApplianceGE lineListed prosParts
Refrigerator repairYes651Parts & prices
Dryer repairYes649Parts & prices
Washer repairYes648Parts & prices
Oven & Range repairYes646Parts & prices
Dishwasher repairYes638Parts & prices
Freezer repairYes390Parts & prices
Microwave repairYes205Parts & prices
Ice Maker repairYes135Parts & prices
Garbage Disposal repairYes107Parts & prices
Range Hood repairYes14Parts & prices
Wine Cooler repairNot this brand44Parts & prices
Trash Compactor repairNot this brand14Parts & prices

Common faults on GE categories

98 step-by-step guides cover the categories GE builds, spread across 8 of them below. Work through one before you pay a diagnostic fee.

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Refrigerator Not Cooling

RefrigeratorModerate45–90 minutesDIY $0–$150Pro $150–$900

If the coils are clean, both fans run, the defrost circuit tests good and the compressor runs continuously without the evaporator ever getting cold, you are looking at the sealed system — a low refrigerant charge, a restriction in the capillary tube, or a compressor that has lost compression. Telltale signs are a suction line that never gets cold to the touch, frost on only the first few inches of the evaporator, or an oily residue around a weld joint. Opening that system legally requires EPA Section 608 certification and recovery equipment, so it is not a DIY repair. Expect $400–$900, and get that quote before committing on a unit over ten years old.

Freezer Frost Buildup

FreezerModerate45–90 minutes plus a 24-hour defrostDIY $15–$150Pro $150–$450

If the heater, thermostat and drain all check out and the coil still ices over, the control board is not commanding a defrost cycle, and that is a board diagnosis worth paying for rather than guessing at. Call a professional immediately, and do not run the unit, if you find an oily residue anywhere on the evaporator or the tubing — that indicates a refrigerant leak, and sealed-system repair legally requires EPA Section 608 certification. On a chest or upright freezer over ten years old, get the sealed-system quote before assuming repair is the right call.

Washer Won't Drain

WasherModerate45–90 minutesDIY $0–$130Pro $150–$400

If the drain path is completely clear, the pump impeller turns freely, and the pump is still silent when the machine calls for drain, the fault is in the wiring harness, the motor control or the main board — and boards run $150–$400, are rarely returnable once fitted, and are not worth buying on a guess. A burnt-plastic smell from the pump area means the motor has failed and, more importantly, that something ran it stalled for a long time, so find the obstruction before fitting the new part. Water backing up out of the standpipe is a plumbing job, not an appliance repair.

Dryer Not Heating

DryerModerate45–120 minutesDIY $5–$70Pro $150–$400

On a gas dryer, anything past swapping the igniter, flame sensor or valve coils — adjusting the burner, opening the gas valve body, or touching the supply line — is licensed trade work in most jurisdictions and should not be attempted at home. On an electric dryer, get an electrician rather than an appliance technician if the outlet, cord or terminal block shows scorching, if a leg of the 240-volt supply is genuinely missing, or if the breaker trips the moment the element energises. And if every heating component tests good but the element still never gets power, the fault is in the timer or the control board — a diagnosis worth paying for rather than guessing at.

Dishwasher Not Cleaning

DishwasherEasy30–60 minutesDIY $0–$70Pro $120–$400

If the filter, arms and inlet are all clear, the fill level and water temperature are correct, and the machine still leaves food on the dishes, the wash pump or its diverter valve is the likely fault — and on machines that route water between the upper and lower arms with a motorised diverter, a failed diverter starves one rack while the other cleans normally. Diagnosing that properly means running the service test cycle, which is worth paying for rather than replacing pumps on a guess. Grinding from the pump, or a burnt smell during the wash phase, means stop using the machine and get it looked at.

Oven Not Heating Evenly

Oven & RangeModerate45–90 minutes plus preheat timeDIY $0–$80Pro $150–$400

If the elements test good, the sensor matches its chart, the door seals and the oven still cannot hold a steady temperature, the relays on the control board that switch the elements are the usual remaining suspect — and a board is worth having confirmed by measurement before you buy one, since they run $150–$400 and are rarely returnable once fitted. On a gas oven, uneven baking that comes from a partially blocked burner tube, an incorrect orifice, or a burner that lights unevenly along its length is licensed trade work; a yellow, lifting or lazy flame in particular should be looked at by a qualified technician rather than adjusted at home.

Microwave Runs But Doesn't Heat

MicrowaveAdvanced15–30 minutes for safe checksDIY $0Pro $150–$400

Call a technician for anything past the door latch. Magnetrons, high-voltage capacitors, diodes and transformers are all professional work, not because the parts are complicated but because the stored charge in that capacitor is genuinely dangerous. A technician will also verify the door seals and check for microwave leakage after any repair, which matters and which you cannot do without a survey meter. If your microwave is over-the-range or built in, get a quote — those are worth repairing. If it is a countertop unit, price a replacement first.

Range Hood Fan Weak or Not Venting

Range HoodEasy45–120 minutesDIY $0–$70Pro $150–$500

If the filters, damper, cap, blower wheel and duct are all clear and the fan still moves little air, the blower motor is failing — often audible as a motor running noticeably slower or hotter than it should. Motor replacement runs $60 to $180 for the part and is a moderate job on most hoods. Call a professional for ductwork that runs inside a wall or ceiling and cannot be inspected, for any hood that needs to be rerouted or newly ducted to the exterior, and to size and install makeup air. If the hood is hardwired and you are not confident working in the junction box with the circuit confirmed dead, that is an electrician's job.

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GE parts: cost and where to buy

The best-stocked parts situation in the trade. OEM components are easy to source, aftermarket equivalents exist for most of them, and a technician will often have the common failure on the van rather than ordering it.

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For GE, parts are usually sourced through general parts retailers. Aftermarket equivalents exist for many components; ask whether a quote is OEM or aftermarket and what warranty comes with the part.

Commonly replaced parts for the GE categories the parts library covers, with typical prices and DIY difficulty.
PartApplianceTypical priceDIY difficulty
Water FilterRefrigerator$25–$60Easy
Door GasketRefrigerator$30–$80Easy
Condenser Fan MotorRefrigerator$50–$150Moderate
Thermal FuseDryer$5–$20Easy
Heating ElementDryer$20–$60Moderate
Drain PumpWasher$30–$80Moderate
Lid SwitchWasher$15–$40Easy
Spray ArmDishwasher$15–$40Easy
Inlet ValveDishwasher$15–$40Moderate
Bake ElementOven & Range$15–$40Easy
Oven Temperature SensorOven & Range$15–$30Easy
Turntable MotorMicrowave$15–$30Easy
Evaporator Fan MotorRefrigerator$40–$120Moderate
Start Relay and OverloadRefrigerator$12–$45Easy
Water Inlet ValveRefrigerator$30–$95Moderate
Defrost ThermostatRefrigerator$15–$50Moderate
Defrost HeaterRefrigerator$30–$95Advanced
ThermistorRefrigerator$10–$35Moderate
Ice Maker AssemblyRefrigerator$80–$260Moderate
Main Control BoardRefrigerator$90–$340Moderate
Door Lock AssemblyWasher$40–$140Moderate
Drive BeltWasher$15–$50Moderate
Water Inlet ValveWasher$25–$85Moderate
Shock Absorbers and Suspension RodsWasher$30–$100Moderate
Motor CouplerWasher$15–$45Moderate
Door Boot SealWasher$60–$190Advanced
Tub Bearing KitWasher$35–$160Advanced
Cycling and High-Limit ThermostatsDryer$10–$40Easy
Drive BeltDryer$12–$45Moderate
Drum Rollers and Idler PulleyDryer$20–$70Moderate
Gas IgniterDryer$20–$65Moderate
Gas Valve Coil KitDryer$20–$65Moderate
Door SwitchDryer$10–$40Easy
Blower WheelDryer$20–$70Moderate
Moisture Sensor BarsDryer$15–$50Easy
Drain PumpDishwasher$35–$120Moderate
Door Latch and Switch AssemblyDishwasher$20–$80Easy
Heating ElementDishwasher$25–$85Moderate
Float SwitchDishwasher$10–$35Easy
Door GasketDishwasher$20–$75Easy
Rack Roller and Adjuster KitDishwasher$12–$50Easy
Detergent DispenserDishwasher$30–$100Moderate
Circulation Pump and MotorDishwasher$90–$330Advanced
Broil ElementOven & Range$20–$75Easy
Oven IgniterOven & Range$25–$90Moderate
Surface Burner IgniterOven & Range$20–$95Moderate
Radiant Surface ElementOven & Range$25–$100Moderate
Infinite SwitchOven & Range$20–$70Moderate
Oven Door GasketOven & Range$20–$80Easy
Oven Door HingesOven & Range$30–$120Moderate
Electronic Control BoardOven & Range$90–$380Moderate
Door Interlock Switch SetMicrowave$10–$40Moderate
Turntable Coupler and Roller RingMicrowave$8–$30Easy
Grease and Charcoal FiltersMicrowave$12–$45Easy
Cavity Lamp and SocketMicrowave$5–$25Easy
Vent Fan MotorMicrowave$40–$140Moderate
Control Board or TouchpadMicrowave$50–$220Moderate
MagnetronMicrowave$55–$190Advanced
High-Voltage Diode and CapacitorMicrowave$10–$60Advanced
Splash GuardGarbage Disposal$8–$28Easy
Discharge Tube and GasketGarbage Disposal$8–$30Easy
Sink Mounting AssemblyGarbage Disposal$15–$50Moderate
Jam WrenchGarbage Disposal$5–$15Easy
Batch-Feed StopperGarbage Disposal$15–$55Easy
Replacement UnitGarbage Disposal$90–$380Moderate
Water FilterIce Maker$25–$70Easy
Water Inlet ValveIce Maker$30–$100Moderate
Ice Maker ModuleIce Maker$90–$280Moderate
Condenser Fan MotorIce Maker$50–$160Moderate
Mould ThermostatIce Maker$20–$70Moderate
Water PumpIce Maker$40–$150Moderate
Cutter GridIce Maker$70–$240Advanced
Drain PumpIce Maker$60–$210Moderate
Start Relay and OverloadFreezer$12–$45Easy
Door GasketFreezer$40–$140Easy
Temperature Control ThermostatFreezer$25–$90Moderate
Defrost ThermostatFreezer$15–$50Moderate
Defrost TimerFreezer$25–$80Moderate
Evaporator Fan MotorFreezer$40–$130Moderate
Defrost HeaterFreezer$30–$100Advanced
Lid Hinge and LockFreezer$12–$60Easy
Grease FilterRange Hood$15–$65Easy
Charcoal FilterRange Hood$15–$55Easy
Blower WheelRange Hood$20–$80Moderate
Blower MotorRange Hood$60–$260Moderate
Speed SwitchRange Hood$12–$90Easy
Light Socket and LampRange Hood$8–$40Easy
Damper FlapRange Hood$10–$40Easy

Prices are typical ranges for the category, not GE quotes. OEM parts sit toward the top of each range; aftermarket toward the bottom.

Refrigerator partsFreezer partsWasher partsDryer partsDishwasher partsOven & Range partsMicrowave partsRange Hood partsIce Maker partsGarbage Disposal parts

GE repair by state

Every state with a listed GE business. Each opens the full list for that state with ratings, licensing and phone numbers.

Alabama AL14Alaska AK9Arizona AZ15Arkansas AR8California CA14Colorado CO16Connecticut CT13Delaware DE9Florida FL27Georgia GA15Hawaii HI10Idaho ID15Illinois IL11Indiana IN16Iowa IA9Kansas KS14Kentucky KY14Louisiana LA15Maine ME8Maryland MD14Massachusetts MA13Michigan MI18Minnesota MN16Mississippi MS11Missouri MO14Montana MT10Nebraska NE14Nevada NV10New Hampshire NH8New Jersey NJ17New Mexico NM7New York NY15North Carolina NC19North Dakota ND8Ohio OH19Oklahoma OK13Oregon OR12Pennsylvania PA15Rhode Island RI7South Carolina SC13South Dakota SD9Tennessee TN20Texas TX27Utah UT10Vermont VT7Virginia VA15Washington WA14West Virginia WV9Wisconsin WI11Wyoming WY8

GE repair — common questions

Do I need a technician authorised by GE, or will any repair company do?
GE sits in the mid-range tier. Any qualified technician can take the job. Factory-authorised service mainly matters while the machine is still in its warranty period — outside it, an experienced independent is usually faster and cheaper. While the appliance is still inside its warranty period, check the manufacturer's terms before you book anyone — using an unauthorised technician can affect a warranty claim.
Are GE parts expensive, and where do they come from?
The best-stocked parts situation in the trade. OEM components are easy to source, aftermarket equivalents exist for most of them, and a technician will often have the common failure on the van rather than ordering it. For GE specifically, parts are usually sourced through: General parts retailers. Whoever you use will need the full model and serial number from the data plate to order the right component.
Mine is a built-in. Does that change who I should call?
Yes, more than the badge suggests. Built-in and professional-style GE equipment is fitted to cabinetry, uses different assemblies from the mainstream line, and wants a technician who has worked on that specific type — the repair economics look like luxury equipment even though the value estimator treats the brand as mid tier at 1.0x. Say built-in column or wall oven rather than GE refrigerator when you book, and ask what the shop has actually serviced.
The disposal has stopped. Repair or replace?
Try the free steps first: the reset button on the underside, and the hex wrench that frees a jammed grinding plate through the hole in the base. Between them those clear a lot of dead disposals. If the motor has genuinely gone, replacement is usually the sensible answer, because the unit is inexpensive relative to the labour of dismantling one — and the same call-out can cover it if the technician knows in advance.
Is GE genuinely easier to get parts for?
In practical terms yes, and it is the most useful thing about the brand from a repair standpoint. Components are widely catalogued and stocked, aftermarket alternatives exist for many of them, and a shop will often have the common failure in the van. That is why a first-visit fix is a fair expectation on the mainstream line. Built-in equipment is the exception, and those parts follow a longer route.
How do I find GE repair near me?
This page lists 655 listed businesses across 50 states whose profile names GE among the brands they service, ranked by rating and then review count. Every listing carries a direct phone number — there is no lead form and no referral fee. Compare two or three on rating, licensing and years in business, then call the one that explains the fault most clearly.
Which GE appliances can be repaired?
GE builds across every major category in this directory — refrigeration, freezers, laundry, dishwashers, cooking, microwaves, ventilation, ice makers and garbage disposals — from builder-grade units up to built-in and professional-style lines. Listed GE pros currently cover refrigerator, dryer, washer, oven & range, dishwasher, freezer and more. As a rule of thumb, repair is the better value when the quote comes in under half the replacement price and the machine still has a meaningful share of its expected life left.
What should I have ready before I call about my GE appliance?
The model and serial number from the data plate — photograph it, do not transcribe it. Then the error code if the machine shows one, when the fault started, and whether anything changed just before it did. Say which line you have when you book. Built-in and professional GE equipment is a different job from the mainstream line despite the shared badge. That is usually enough for a technician to quote accurately over the phone instead of quoting a range.
Is it worth repairing my GE appliance, or should I replace it?
The volume tier. These are the machines most technicians see most days, which is the single biggest advantage they have. The site's value estimator prices mid-range machines at 1× a category's typical new price, then depreciates from there, which is the honest way to frame the decision: compare the quoted repair against what the machine is worth today, not against what it cost new. Ask for parts and labour as separate figures so you can see which one is driving the total.

Need GE repair?

Every business on ApplianceRepairListing is listed free and answers its own phone. Compare two or three, confirm licensing, ask whether the part is OEM or aftermarket, and book the one that explains the fault clearly.

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