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. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions GE and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
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.
Independent GE Ice Maker Technicians, Herrin IL
We found 26 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Herrin. 1 of them are based in Herrin itself, and other nearby bases include Paducah (7), Centralia (3), and Marion (2). The farthest listed company is about 58 miles out. Nearest on the list: Tenvix Appliance Works, around 0.3 miles out. 3 of them mention GE in their listing or website. The 25 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars. Herrin is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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.
| Listing Saturday hours | 15 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 2.4, 4.5 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 12 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 26 |
| Mention ice makers | 1 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 6 |
| Name freezer work | 1 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 9 |
| Mention GE | 3 |
First up for Herrin: Sears Appliance Repair (4.5 miles away, based in Marion, 4.4 stars from 142 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Wizard (6.8 miles away, based in Marion, 4.8 stars from 1,351 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mid America Services (11.2 miles away, based in Carbondale, 4.3 stars from 155 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (47.0 miles away, based in Perryville, 4.6 stars from 132 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which GE Ice Maker Do You Have?
GE ice makers come in several designs, including in-freezer ice maker, in-door ice maker, fresh-food compartment ice maker, and undercounter 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 top-freezer refrigerator.
Know Your GE Ice Maker
What Makes GE Ice Maker Repairs Different
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?
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?
GE Symptoms and First Checks
- New ice maker not making ice. A new ice maker often ships switched off and can take up to 24 hours to get cold enough, and it cycles a few times to purge air before the first fill. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator - New Icemaker Not Producing Ice
- 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
Reading a GE Error Code
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| CI | Check that the ice maker is working properly. 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 |
Signs Your GE Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice tastes or smells off
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Herrin
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Herrin and freezer repair in Herrin.
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?
- 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
Price the repair before replacing a GE refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Deep freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- Any light, code or message on the display
Around Herrin
Most ice maker calls in Herrin 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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Before You Book in Herrin
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Herrin, IL
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Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
Should I repair or replace my GE refrigerator?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
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GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair in Nearby Cities
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair for Towns Near Herrin
GE ice maker and freezer repair for Carterville, West Frankfort, Benton, and Du Quoin is handled by the same companies listed for Herrin. Each town also has its own freezer repair page with the nearest companies:
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.