If your GE ice maker has stopped making ice, the ice compartment has frozen over or the freezer is running warm, the technician you call should know the model line. 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.
Who Works on GE Ice Makers Near Chatham
We found 13 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Chatham. 1 list an address in Chatham, and other nearby bases include Springfield (8), Riverton (1), and Illiopolis (1). John's Appliance Service Center is the nearest, roughly 0.4 miles from Chatham. 1 lists GE specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 12 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.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 2 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 10 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 13 |
| Mention GE | 1 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 6.4, 6.6 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 5 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 5 |
Closest matches for Chatham: Sears Appliance Repair (6.6 miles away, based in Springfield, 4.4 stars from 95 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Henry's Appliance Repair (6.4 miles away, based in Springfield, 3.9 stars from 47 reviews); Matt Cawley Appliance Service (14.4 miles away, based in Riverton, 4.4 stars from 115 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (10.0 miles away, based in Springfield, 4.2 stars from 48 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
GE Ice and Freezer Designs
Know which GE ice maker you have before you call: GE sells countertop nugget ice maker (ge profile opal), undercounter ice maker, in-door ice maker, and fresh-food compartment ice maker.
GE Ice and Freezer Features
How GE Ice Makers and Freezers Work
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
GE Symptoms and First Checks
- 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
- Opal nugget ice maker low or no ice. A blocked ice chute can give a false full-bin signal, so clean the Opal per the manual and make sure the bin is fully inserted. Source: GE Appliances - Opal Ice Maker - Troubleshooting
What GE Ice and Freezer Codes Mean
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice clumping in the bucket
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Chatham and freezer repair in Chatham.
Keeping a GE Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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
- 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
Brand guides: GE Ice Maker Not Working: What to Check.
GE Repair Cost Ranges
Price the repair before replacing a GE refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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.
What to Have Ready for a GE Call
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- When the water filter was last changed
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
Local Notes for Chatham
Most ice maker calls in Chatham 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.
Questions to Ask a Chatham Repair Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Chatham, IL
Should I repair or replace my GE refrigerator?
Is this GE customer service?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Chatham
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Chatham
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Chatham technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the GE ice maker itself.