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 Carpentersville list starts with companies that name GE, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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, Carpentersville IL
40 repair companies serve Carpentersville from within 30 miles. 3 of them are based in Carpentersville itself, and other nearby bases include Elgin (11), Lake in the Hills (6), and Crystal Lake (3). The closest is Fox Valley Appliance Services & Washer, about 1.2 miles away. No company within 90 miles of Carpentersville mentions GE by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 37 businesses.
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.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 18 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 12 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.2, 1.5, 1.5 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
| Mention freezers | 2 |
Closest matches for Carpentersville: SMD Brothers Appliance Repair & Services (4.7 miles away, based in Elgin, 5.0 stars from 47 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (7.3 miles away, based in Crystal Lake, 4.4 stars from 252 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Care Appliance services (10.0 miles away, based in Hoffman Estates, 5.0 stars from 60 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.4 miles away, based in Elgin, 4.4 stars from 191 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
GE Ice and Freezer Designs
GE ice makers come in several designs, including countertop nugget ice maker (ge profile opal), fresh-food compartment ice maker, dual ice maker, and in-door ice maker, and each one fails in its own way. Freezer styles include chest freezer, French door bottom-freezer refrigerator, side-by-side refrigerator, and upright freezer.
GE Lines Technicians Work On
What a GE Technician Deals With
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?
What GE Says to Check First
- 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
- 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 |
|---|---|
| tF | Not a fault; shows that Turbo Freeze is active. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Error, Fault or Function Codes |
| 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 |
| dE | The defrost system has not operated properly in the last 24 hours. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Error, Fault or Function Codes |
GE Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in Carpentersville and freezer repair in Carpentersville.
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.
What GE Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing a GE refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- When the water filter was last changed
Local Notes for Carpentersville
Most ice maker calls in Carpentersville 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Carpentersville
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Carpentersville, IL
What causes heavy frost buildup?
How do I reset my ice maker?
What should I do about a GE error code?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Carpentersville, IL
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Carpentersville
Nearby Towns Served From Carpentersville
Live outside Carpentersville? The same GE ice maker and freezer repair technicians serve West Dundee and Gilberts. See each town's own freezer repair listings below.
Write down any code or light your GE display shows and when it appears. It helps a Carpentersville technician bring the right parts.