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. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions GE and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
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 Machesney Park
Our data shows 31 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Machesney Park. The rest are spread across Rockford (9), Janesville (4), and Belvidere (3). Distances run up to about 30 miles. No company within 90 miles of Machesney Park 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: High Standard Icemakers, around 2.0 miles out. Across 25 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 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) | 9 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 7 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 31 |
| Name ice maker work | 1 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 5 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.0, 3.1, 3.5 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 17 |
Closest matches for Machesney Park: Sears Appliance Repair (8.7 miles away, based in Rockford, 4.5 stars from 211 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ramsdell's Appliance Repair (22.2 miles away, based in Janesville, 5.0 stars from 17 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (24.0 miles away, based in Janesville, 4.4 stars from 232 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (10.3 miles away, based in Rockford, 4.3 stars from 78 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
GE Ice and Freezer Designs
Know which GE ice maker you have before you call: GE sells dual ice maker, undercounter ice maker, in-door ice maker, and countertop nugget ice maker (ge profile opal). On the freezer side, GE sells side-by-side refrigerator, chest freezer, upright freezer, and top-freezer refrigerator.
GE Ice and Freezer Features
How GE Ice Makers and Freezers Work
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
- 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?
- 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
Reading a GE Error Code
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Machesney Park
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Machesney Park and freezer repair in Machesney Park.
Keeping a GE Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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:
- Defrost heater: $150–$350 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
What to Have Ready for a GE Call
- When the water filter was last changed
- 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
Local Notes for Machesney Park
Most ice maker calls in Machesney Park 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 Machesney Park
- How often do you repair GE ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Machesney Park, IL
Should I repair or replace my GE refrigerator?
Why is my GE refrigerator showing a code?
What causes heavy frost buildup?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Machesney Park, IL
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Machesney Park
Write down any code or light your GE display shows and when it appears. It helps a Machesney Park technician bring the right parts.