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.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with GE, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Independent GE Ice Maker Technicians, Nampa ID
40 repair companies serve Nampa from within 30 miles. 8 list an address in Nampa, and the rest are spread across Boise (15), Caldwell (7), and Meridian (6). Nearest on the list: Nampa Affordable Appliance Repair Tech, around 0.2 miles out. None of the repair companies near Nampa name GE in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Across 39 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Nampa. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Name ice maker work | 1 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.2, 1.0, 1.5 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 14 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 51 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 32 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 19 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 13 |
First up for Nampa: Mr. Appliance of Southwest Idaho (2.0 miles away, 4.9 stars from 1,198 reviews); All Valley Appliance Repair LLP (8.8 miles away, based in Caldwell, 4.7 stars from 172 reviews); Western Appliance Repair (11.4 miles away, based in Boise, 4.9 stars from 95 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.6 miles away, 4.7 stars from 26 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
GE Ice and Freezer Designs
Know which GE ice maker you have before you call: GE sells in-door ice maker, undercounter ice maker, fresh-food compartment ice maker, and in-freezer ice maker.
GE Lines Technicians Work On
How GE Ice Makers and Freezers Work
Depending on the model, the ice maker can sit in the freezer, in the fresh food section or in the fresh food door, and daily output runs roughly 3 to 4.5 pounds by style. Source: GE Appliances - How much ice should I get in a day?
GE Symptoms and First Checks
- 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
- 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| CI | Check that the ice maker is working properly. 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 |
Signs Your GE Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in Nampa and freezer repair in Nampa.
Care GE Recommends
- Keeping the freezer about three-quarters full helps the ice maker run efficiently and hold temperature. Source: GE Appliances - How much ice should I get in a day?
- 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
Most GE ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour 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.
What to Have Ready for a GE Call
- Any light, code or message on the display
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
Around Nampa
Most ice maker calls in Nampa 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 Nampa Repair Technician
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Nampa, ID
What causes heavy frost buildup?
Is this GE customer service?
Do you repair GE standalone freezers too?
What should I do about a GE error code?
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Nampa technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the GE ice maker itself.