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. The Columbia list starts with companies that name GE, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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Independent GE Ice Maker Technicians, Columbia IL
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Columbia. 1 of them are based in Columbia itself, and the rest are spread across St. Louis (20), Belleville (4), and Fairview Heights (3). The farthest listed company is about 17 miles out. The closest is Harres Home, about 1.3 miles away. None of the repair companies near Columbia name GE in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 30 businesses.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
|---|---|
| Name freezer work | 1 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 12 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 11 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.3, 5.6, 6.4 |
Closest matches for Columbia: All American Appliance and HVAC Services (16.1 miles away, based in St. Louis, 4.7 stars from 2,771 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Mid America (15.1 miles away, based in Fairview Heights, 4.8 stars from 1,246 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hoffmann Brothers (13.3 miles away, based in Brentwood, 4.9 stars from 11,938 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.9 miles away, based in St. Louis, 4.3 stars from 196 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which GE Ice Maker Do You Have?
GE ice makers come in several designs, including dual ice maker, in-freezer ice maker, undercounter ice maker, and fresh-food compartment ice maker, and each one fails in its own way. Freezer styles include upright freezer, side-by-side refrigerator, French door bottom-freezer refrigerator, and chest freezer.
GE Ice and Freezer Features
What a GE Technician Deals With
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 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?
- 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
What GE Ice and Freezer Codes Mean
| 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 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 |
Signs Your GE Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice clumping in the bucket
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Columbia
Not sure it is a GE problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Columbia and freezer repair in Columbia.
Keeping a GE Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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?
- GE suggests 0°F in the freezer and 37°F in the fresh food section for best ice production, lowering the setting one degree every 24 hours if output is low. Source: GE Appliances - Icemaker Troubleshooting Tips
Brand guides: GE Ice Maker Not Working: What to Check.
GE Repair Cost Ranges
A GE ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Deep freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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
- Whether the water dispenser still works
Local Notes for Columbia
Most ice maker calls in Columbia 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 Columbia
- How often do you repair GE ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Columbia, IL
Do you work for GE?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
How do I find a technician who knows GE ice makers?
Should I repair or replace my GE refrigerator?
Related Repair Pages for Columbia
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Before you call, find the model and serial number on your GE refrigerator or freezer, usually on a label inside the fresh-food section or the freezer door frame. A technician who knows the model can often tell you on the phone what the first visit will involve.