GE owners in Kewanee usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. The Kewanee list starts with companies that name GE, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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 Kewanee
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Kewanee. 1 of them are based in Kewanee itself, and other nearby bases include Davenport (12), Peoria (6), and Moline (4). Distances run up to about 41 miles. Elarix Appliance Pros is the nearest, roughly 0.3 miles from Kewanee. No company within 90 miles of Kewanee mentions GE by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The 33 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Kewanee is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Kewanee. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Mention GE | 1 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 15 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 10 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 50 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 14.6, 19.1 |
At the top of the Kewanee list: Sears Appliance Repair (37.8 miles away, based in Peoria, 4.6 stars from 270 reviews, lists Saturday hours); TMI - Total Maintenance, Inc. Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing (36.5 miles away, based in Bettendorf, 4.9 stars from 3,304 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Peoria (35.3 miles away, based in Peoria, 4.6 stars from 568 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Horner's Appliance (40.4 miles away, based in West Peoria, 4.8 stars from 97 reviews).
GE Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
Know which GE ice maker you have before you call: GE sells in-freezer ice maker, countertop nugget ice maker (ge profile opal), in-door ice maker, and dual ice maker. Freezer styles include French door bottom-freezer refrigerator, side-by-side refrigerator, upright freezer, and chest freezer.
GE Lines Technicians Work On
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 Symptoms and First Checks
- 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
- 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
Reading a GE Error Code
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| FF | Freezer temperature has risen too high; check frozen food for thawing. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Error, Fault or Function Codes |
| 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 |
| 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
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Kewanee and freezer repair in Kewanee.
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
- 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?
Brand guides: GE Ice Maker Not Working: What to Check.
GE Repair Cost Ranges
Price the repair before replacing a GE refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Before the Technician Arrives
- When the water filter was last changed
- Any light, code or message on the display
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Kewanee, IL
Most ice maker calls in Kewanee 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 Kewanee
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Kewanee, IL
Do you repair GE standalone freezers too?
Should I repair or replace my GE refrigerator?
How do I find a technician who knows GE ice makers?
Do you work for GE?
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Write down any code or light your GE display shows and when it appears. It helps a Kewanee technician bring the right parts.