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 Calumet City, with those that mention GE first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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.
Who Works on GE Ice Makers Near Calumet City
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Calumet City. 2 list an address in Calumet City, and other nearby bases include Chicago (8), Chicago Heights (3), and Hammond (2). American Service Alliance is the nearest, roughly 1.0 miles from Calumet City. None of the repair companies near Calumet City name GE in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. The 30 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Calumet City. 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 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 12 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.0, 1.0, 1.5 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 35 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 13 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
First up for Calumet City: Appliance Pro (8.8 miles away, based in Schererville, 4.9 stars from 1,329 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Terry's Service Appliance Repair (9.2 miles away, based in Chicago, 4.8 stars from 21 reviews); American Service Alliance (1.0 miles away, 4.8 stars from 63 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Country Club Hills Appliance Repair Services (9.3 miles away, based in Country Club Hills, 3.3 stars from 6 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which GE Ice Maker Do You Have?
Know which GE ice maker you have before you call: GE sells in-freezer ice maker, fresh-food compartment ice maker, undercounter ice maker, and countertop nugget ice maker (ge profile opal). On the freezer side, GE sells French door bottom-freezer refrigerator, top-freezer refrigerator, upright freezer, and chest freezer.
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?
What GE Says to Check First
- Ice maker not making ice. First make sure the ice maker is turned on, then confirm the freezer is at 0°F and that clumped ice is not jamming the feeler arm. Source: GE Appliances - Icemaker Troubleshooting Tips
- 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
GE Ice Maker and Freezer Codes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| FF | Freezer temperature has risen too high; check frozen food for thawing. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator 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 |
| 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
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
What a Freezer Technician Checks
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Calumet City and freezer repair in Calumet City.
Care GE Recommends
- 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
- 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.
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:
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- Any light, code or message on the display
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
Around Calumet City
Most ice maker calls in Calumet City 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.
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How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Calumet City
- How often do you repair GE ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- 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: Calumet City, IL
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
Is this GE customer service?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
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Write down any code or light your GE display shows and when it appears. It helps a Calumet City technician bring the right parts.