GE owners in Highland usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. Below are independent repair companies serving Highland, with those that mention GE first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Highland
37 repair companies serve Highland from within 30 miles. 2 list an address in Highland, and other nearby bases include St. Louis (7), Belleville (4), and Alton (4). Distances run up to about 30 miles. No company within 90 miles of Highland mentions GE by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Nearest on the list: Broadway Appliance Sales & Service, around 1.4 miles out. Across 27 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Highland. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 8 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 22 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.4, 1.4, 14.8 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 7 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 8 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 37 |
Closest matches for Highland: Mr. Appliance of Mid America (20.5 miles away, based in Fairview Heights, 4.8 stars from 1,246 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hoffmann Brothers (16.1 miles away, based in Edwardsville, 4.9 stars from 5,567 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mark's Appliance (14.8 miles away, based in Edwardsville, 4.9 stars from 1,610 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Alton Refrigeration & Home Furnishings (27.0 miles away, based in Alton, 4.7 stars from 151 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
GE says the icemaker mold has to get down to about 16°F before a cycle will start, so a warm freezer slows or stops ice production. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator - Icemaker Not Producing Ice
Common GE Ice Maker and Freezer Problems
- 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
- 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?
Reading a GE Error Code
| 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 |
| dE | The defrost system has not operated properly in the last 24 hours. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Error, Fault or Function Codes |
| CI | Check that the ice maker is working properly. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Error, Fault or Function Codes |
When to Call for GE Ice Maker Repair
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice clumping in the bucket
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
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Keeping a GE Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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
- 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:
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 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?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What to Have Ready for a GE Call
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- Any light, code or message on the display
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
Around Highland
Most ice maker calls in Highland 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 Highland
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Highland, IL
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
What should I do about a GE error code?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Highland
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair in Nearby Cities
Nearby Towns Served From Highland
GE ice maker and freezer repair for Breese, Greenville, and Staunton is handled by the same companies listed for Highland. Each town also has its own freezer repair page with the nearest companies:
Write down any code or light your GE display shows and when it appears. It helps a Highland technician bring the right parts.