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 Le Mars 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 Le Mars
Within 60 miles of Le Mars there are 17 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Le Mars itself, and other nearby bases include Sioux Falls (7), Sioux City (4), and Rock Valley (1). Distances run up to about 60 miles. No company within 90 miles of Le Mars 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: ARC Appliance Repair Center, around 0.8 miles out. Across 16 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars. Le Mars is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 18.9, 22.1 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 60 miles | 17 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 3 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 4 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 9 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 7 |
At the top of the Le Mars list: Sears Appliance Repair (24.8 miles away, based in Sioux City, 4.7 stars from 119 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Sioux Falls (58.7 miles away, based in Sioux Falls, 4.8 stars from 668 reviews); Midtek Appliance Repair (57.6 miles away, based in Sioux Falls, 4.8 stars from 589 reviews); ARC Appliance Repair Center (0.8 miles away, 4.9 stars from 9 reviews).
GE Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
GE ice makers come in several designs, including dual ice maker, in-freezer ice maker, in-door ice maker, and countertop nugget ice maker (ge profile opal), and each one fails in its own way. Freezer styles include side-by-side refrigerator, top-freezer refrigerator, French door bottom-freezer refrigerator, and chest freezer.
Know Your GE Ice Maker
What Makes GE Ice Maker Repairs Different
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 says the icemaker mold has to get down to about 16°F before a cycle will start, so a warm freezer slows or stops ice production. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator - Icemaker Not Producing Ice
What GE Says to Check First
- 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
- 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
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 |
| dE | The defrost system has not operated properly in the last 24 hours. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Error, Fault or Function Codes |
When to Call for GE Ice Maker Repair
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Not sure it is a GE problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Le Mars and freezer repair in Le Mars.
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
- 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.
What GE Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing a GE refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What to Have Ready for a GE Call
- When the water filter was last changed
- Any light, code or message on the display
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
What Le Mars Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Le Mars 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.
Iowa does not issue a general appliance repair technician license; the Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board licenses plumbing, HVAC, refrigeration and hydronic work, and state law carves out a special restricted license only for utility employees who repair appliances. Source: Iowa Code Chapter 105, Plumbers, Mechanical Professionals, and Contractors
In Iowa, you can check a license with the Iowa DIAL Find a Record or License (Plumbing & Mechanical Systems Board public search) or report a problem to the Iowa Attorney General Consumer Protection Division.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Le Mars
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- How often do you repair GE ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Le Mars, IA
Is this GE customer service?
Can the same technician fix my GE chest or upright freezer?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
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GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Le Mars
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair for Towns Near Le Mars
The technicians listed for Le Mars also cover smaller towns nearby, including Orange City, Sioux Center, and Sheldon. If you are in one of them, the companies above are your closest GE ice maker and freezer repair options, and our helpline covers you too.
Write down any code or light your GE display shows and when it appears. It helps a Le Mars technician bring the right parts.