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 Aurora, with those that mention GE first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Aurora
40 repair companies serve Aurora from within 30 miles. 24 of them are based in Aurora itself, and the rest are spread across Naperville (9), Oswego (2), and Batavia (2). None of the repair companies near Aurora name GE in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Fox Valley Appliance LLC is the nearest, roughly 0.2 miles from Aurora. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 29 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Aurora. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 43 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 9 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 0.4, 0.7 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 7 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 7 |
Closest matches for Aurora: Leonardi Appliance (2.1 miles away, 4.8 stars from 289 reviews); Chicagoland Appliance Repair (5.2 miles away, based in Naperville, 4.7 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.2 miles away, 4.5 stars from 370 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.8 miles away, based in Oswego, 4.3 stars from 74 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
GE Lines Technicians Work On
What Makes GE Ice Maker Repairs Different
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
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
What GE Says to Check First
- 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
- Freezer not freezing. On an upright or chest freezer whose lights work but won't cool, GE says to confirm the control isn't set to OFF before scheduling repair. Source: GE Appliances - Upright & Chest Freezer - Not Working
Reading a GE Error Code
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| CI | Check that the ice maker is working properly. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Error, Fault or Function Codes |
| 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 |
When to Call for GE Ice Maker Repair
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
Not sure it is a GE problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Aurora and freezer repair in Aurora.
Owner Care for GE Ice Makers
- 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
- 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?
Brand guides: GE Ice Maker Not Working: What to Check.
What GE Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
A GE ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Any light, code or message on the display
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- When the water filter was last changed
What Aurora Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Aurora 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.
In Illinois, you can check a license with the Illinois Department of Public Health Plumber License Search or report a problem to the Illinois Attorney General Consumer Fraud Bureau.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Aurora
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Aurora, IL
What should I do about a GE error code?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
How do I find a technician who knows GE ice makers?
How do I reset my ice maker?
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Write down any code or light your GE display shows and when it appears. It helps a Aurora technician bring the right parts.