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 Hickory Hills list starts with companies that name GE, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Hickory Hills
40 repair companies serve Hickory Hills from within 30 miles. 1 of them are based in Hickory Hills itself, and the rest are spread across Oak Lawn (6), Chicago Ridge (3), and Palos Heights (3). The farthest listed company is about 7 miles out. None of the repair companies near Hickory Hills name GE in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Nearest on the list: Same-Day Appliance Fix Hickory Hills, around 0.1 miles out. The 33 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars.
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) | 14 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.1, 1.3, 1.3 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 12 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 13 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 34 |
At the top of the Hickory Hills list: Sears Appliance Repair (2.4 miles away, based in Chicago Ridge, 4.3 stars from 894 reviews, lists Saturday hours); GC Appliance Repair of Oak Lawn (3.2 miles away, based in Oak Lawn, 4.2 stars from 5 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Western Springs Appliance Rpr (7.0 miles away, based in Western Springs, 3.2 stars from 18 reviews, lists Saturday hours); SG Heating & Cooling Services (3.1 miles away, based in Oak Lawn, 4.7 stars from 158 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your GE Ice Maker
What Makes GE Ice Maker Repairs Different
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
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
- Freezer warm on the outside. GE says chest freezers shed heat through the cabinet and uprights have case heaters to stop sweating, so a warm exterior is normal if clearance is adequate. Source: GE Appliances - Warm Freezer Exterior
- 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
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 |
| 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
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
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Care GE Recommends
- 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.
What GE Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing a GE refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- 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
- When the water filter was last changed
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
What Hickory Hills Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Hickory Hills 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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Hiring a Repair Company in Hickory Hills
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- How often do you repair GE ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Hickory Hills, IL
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
How do I find a technician who knows GE ice makers?
What should I do about a GE error code?
Is my GE ice maker worth repairing?
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Hickory Hills technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the GE ice maker itself.