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 Jonesboro, with those that mention GE first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with GE, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Jonesboro
We found 24 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Jonesboro. 2 list an address in Jonesboro, and other nearby bases include Batesville (4), Memphis (3), and Paragould (2). The farthest listed company is about 59 miles out. 1 lists GE specifically. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.1 miles from Jonesboro. Rated companies nearby average 3.7 stars across 23 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Jonesboro 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.
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 5 |
|---|---|
| Mention GE | 1 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 8 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 5 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.1, 5.1, 19.5 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 24 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 9 |
At the top of the Jonesboro list: Sears Appliance Repair (0.1 miles away, 4.5 stars from 54 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Kent Heating & Air Services (20.4 miles away, based in Trumann, 4.8 stars from 13 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance 911 (5.1 miles away, 4.8 stars from 214 reviews); Burke's Heat, Air & Appliance Repair (19.5 miles away, based in Paragould, 4.8 stars from 313 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which GE Ice Maker Do You Have?
GE ice makers come in several designs, including in-freezer ice maker, undercounter ice maker, in-door ice maker, and dual ice maker, and each one fails in its own way. On the freezer side, GE sells French door bottom-freezer refrigerator, upright freezer, chest freezer, and top-freezer refrigerator.
GE Lines Technicians Work On
What Makes GE Ice Maker Repairs Different
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?
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
- Ice maker frozen / ice buildup. If cubes jam the ejector rake the cycle can't finish, so clear the ice carefully because the mold may be hot. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator - Icemaker Not Producing Ice
- 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?
Reading a GE Error Code
| 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 |
| FF | Freezer temperature has risen too high; check frozen food for thawing. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator 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
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
- An error code or temperature alarm
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Jonesboro and freezer repair in Jonesboro.
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.
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:
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it 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
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- Any light, code or message on the display
- When the water filter was last changed
Around Jonesboro
Most ice maker calls in Jonesboro 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.
Arkansas has no separate appliance repair license, and household appliances are listed as exempt equipment under the state HVACR licensing law, though exempt work must still meet HVACR rules and any local permit and inspection requirements. Source: Arkansas HVAC/R Statutes 2025, A.C.A. § 17-33-102 (Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing)
In Arkansas, you can check a license with the Arkansas Department of Health Protective Health Codes licensee search (plumbing and gas fitter licenses) or report a problem to the Arkansas Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Jonesboro
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Jonesboro, AR
Do you repair GE standalone freezers too?
Is this GE customer service?
Why is my GE refrigerator showing a code?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Related Repair Pages for Jonesboro
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Jonesboro
Nearby Towns Served From Jonesboro
GE ice maker and freezer repair for Trumann and Walnut Ridge is handled by the same companies listed for Jonesboro. Each town also has its own freezer repair page with the nearest companies:
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Jonesboro technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the GE ice maker itself.