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. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions GE and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
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Who Works on GE Ice Makers Near Ammon
We found 16 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Ammon. Other nearby bases include Idaho Falls (4), Rexburg (3), and Blackfoot (3). Distances run up to about 52 miles. None of the repair companies near Ammon name GE in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.6 miles from Ammon. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 16 businesses. Ammon 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.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 6 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 4 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.6, 1.8, 1.9 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 8 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 16 |
Closest matches for Ammon: Sears Appliance Repair (1.6 miles away, based in Idaho Falls, 4.7 stars from 209 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sarah's Appliance Repair LLC (1.9 miles away, based in Idaho Falls, 4.8 stars from 106 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Steven's Appliance Services (30.1 miles away, based in Blackfoot, 5.0 stars from 292 reviews); Walker Appliance & Refrigeration (27.1 miles away, based in Rexburg, 4.4 stars from 47 reviews).
GE Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
GE ice makers come in several designs, including dual ice maker, in-freezer ice maker, countertop nugget ice maker (ge profile opal), and in-door ice maker, and each one fails in its own way. Freezer styles include side-by-side refrigerator, top-freezer refrigerator, chest freezer, and upright freezer.
GE Lines Technicians Work On
What Makes GE Ice Maker Repairs Different
On the Opal nugget ice maker, two small sensors at the ice chute entrance detect a full bin and tell the unit when to go into defrost, and they stop working properly when coated with scale. Source: GE Appliances - Opal Ice Maker - Cleaning the Sensor
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
What GE Says to Check First
- 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
- 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 |
|---|---|
| CI | Check that the ice maker is working properly. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator 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 |
| tF | Not a fault; shows that Turbo Freeze is active. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Error, Fault or Function Codes |
When to Call for GE Ice Maker Repair
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Ice tastes or smells off
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Ammon
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Owner Care for GE Ice Makers
- Most GE upright and chest freezers need at least 3 inches of clearance on the top and sides for airflow, and a warm cabinet exterior is normal on both types. Source: GE Appliances - Warm Freezer Exterior
- 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.
What GE Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
Most GE ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
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 water dispenser still works
- Any light, code or message on the display
What Ammon Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Ammon 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.
Idaho's Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses does not list appliance repair as a licensed profession; gas piping and gas appliance work falls under the state's HVAC licensing, which includes specialty licenses for those trades. Source: Is My Profession Licensed? - Idaho DOPL
In Idaho, you can check a license with the Idaho DOPL Search for a License or Registration or report a problem to the Idaho Attorney General Consumer Protection Division.
Questions to Ask a Ammon Repair Technician
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Ammon, ID
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Can the same technician fix my GE chest or upright freezer?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
How do I find a technician who knows GE ice makers?
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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.