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 Collinsville, 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 Collinsville
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Collinsville. 2 list an address in Collinsville, and the rest are spread across St. Louis (16), Belleville (4), and Fairview Heights (3). No company within 90 miles of Collinsville mentions GE by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Appliance Triumph Repair Service is the nearest, roughly 0.5 miles from Collinsville. Rated companies nearby average 4.0 stars across 29 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Collinsville. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 1.3, 5.3 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
At the top of the Collinsville list: Mr. Appliance of Mid America (6.7 miles away, based in Fairview Heights, 4.8 stars from 1,246 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hoffmann Brothers (8.5 miles away, based in Edwardsville, 4.9 stars from 5,567 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mark's Appliance (8.7 miles away, based in Edwardsville, 4.9 stars from 1,610 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hoffmann Brothers (14.1 miles away, based in St. Louis, 4.9 stars from 5,162 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
GE Ice and Freezer Designs
GE ice makers come in several designs, including dual ice maker, in-door ice maker, undercounter ice maker, and fresh-food compartment 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 Ice and Freezer Features
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?
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 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?
- 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
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 |
| 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 |
GE Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Collinsville
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in Collinsville and freezer repair in Collinsville.
Owner Care for GE Ice Makers
- 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
- 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
Brand guides: GE Ice Maker Not Working: What to Check.
Budgeting for a GE Ice Maker Repair
A GE ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$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?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- 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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- Any light, code or message on the display
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
Around Collinsville
Most ice maker calls in Collinsville 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 Collinsville
- How often do you repair GE ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Collinsville, IL
Do you work for GE?
Should I repair or replace my GE refrigerator?
Why is my GE refrigerator showing a code?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
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GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Collinsville
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Collinsville technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the GE ice maker itself.