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.
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GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Lyons
Within 30 miles of Lyons there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 of them are based in Lyons itself, and other nearby bases include Oak Park (5), Cicero (4), and Brookfield (3). Major Appliance Services is the nearest, roughly 0.0 miles from Lyons. No company within 90 miles of Lyons mentions GE by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 35 businesses.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 39 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.0, 0.4, 1.1 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 8 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 9 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 9 |
The leading options for Lyons are Sears Appliance Repair (5.9 miles away, based in Chicago, 4.6 stars from 612 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Maywood Appliance (2.3 miles away, based in Brookfield, 4.6 stars from 151 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.6 miles away, based in North Riverside, 4.4 stars from 169 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Western Springs Appliance Rpr (4.4 miles away, based in Western Springs, 3.2 stars from 18 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
GE Ice and Freezer Designs
GE ice makers come in several designs, including in-door ice maker, fresh-food compartment ice maker, undercounter ice maker, and countertop nugget ice maker (ge profile opal), and each one fails in its own way. Freezer styles include upright freezer, top-freezer refrigerator, chest freezer, and French door bottom-freezer refrigerator.
Know Your GE Ice Maker
What a GE Technician Deals With
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?
GE Symptoms and First Checks
- 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 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?
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 |
| FF | Freezer temperature has risen too high; check frozen food for thawing. 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 tastes or smells off
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in Lyons and freezer repair in Lyons.
Keeping a GE Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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
- 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
A GE ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Chest freezer repair: $50–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- When the water filter was last changed
- Whether the water dispenser still works
Around Lyons
Most ice maker calls in Lyons 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 Lyons
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- How often do you repair GE ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Lyons, IL
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Also Serving Towns Around Lyons
The technicians listed for Lyons also cover smaller towns nearby, including Riverside. If you are in one of them, the companies above are your closest GE ice maker and freezer repair options, and our helpline covers you too.
Write down any code or light your GE display shows and when it appears. It helps a Lyons technician bring the right parts.