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. The Lemont list starts with companies that name GE, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with GE, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Who Works on GE Ice Makers Near Lemont
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Lemont. 2 of them are based in Lemont itself, and the rest are spread across Darien (6), Orland Park (5), and Naperville (5). No company within 90 miles of Lemont 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: Lemont Appliance Repair Pros, around 0.9 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 30 businesses.
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.
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 3.1, 4.9 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 9 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 34 |
At the top of the Lemont list: Chicago Appliance Repair Doctor (5.3 miles away, based in Darien, 5.0 stars from 296 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sameday Chicago Refrigeration Repair (5.8 miles away, based in Darien, 4.8 stars from 28 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (7.9 miles away, based in Orland Park, 4.5 stars from 287 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.8 miles away, based in Plainfield, 4.4 stars from 189 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
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?
GE Symptoms and First Checks
- 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 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 |
| dE | The defrost system has not operated properly in the last 24 hours. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Error, Fault or Function Codes |
When to Call for GE Ice Maker Repair
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Lemont
Not sure it is a GE problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Lemont and freezer repair in Lemont.
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
- 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:
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
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 Lemont
Most ice maker calls in Lemont 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Lemont
- How often do you repair GE ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Lemont, IL
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
Do you repair GE standalone freezers too?
Should I repair or replace my GE refrigerator?
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Lemont technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the GE ice maker itself.