GE owners in Rock Island usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. The Rock Island list starts with companies that name GE, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Rock Island
We found 39 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Rock Island. Other nearby bases include Davenport (20), Moline (4), and Bettendorf (3). No company within 90 miles of Rock Island 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: Aaron Douglas Appliance Services, around 3.6 miles out. The 36 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars.
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| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 39 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.6, 3.6, 3.6 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 2 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 33 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 2 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
At the top of the Rock Island list: TMI - Total Maintenance, Inc. Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing (5.0 miles away, based in Bettendorf, 4.9 stars from 3,304 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.1 miles away, based in Moline, 4.0 stars from 205 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.3 miles away, based in Davenport, 3.8 stars from 143 reviews, lists Saturday hours); GARY POND APPLIANCE REPAIR AND COIN LAUNDRY SERVICE LLC. (3.7 miles away, based in Milan, 4.8 stars from 118 reviews).
Which GE Ice Maker Do You Have?
GE ice makers come in several designs, including dual ice maker, countertop nugget ice maker (ge profile opal), undercounter ice maker, and in-freezer ice maker, and each one fails in its own way. On the freezer side, GE sells French door bottom-freezer refrigerator, top-freezer refrigerator, side-by-side refrigerator, and chest freezer.
Know Your GE Ice Maker
How GE Ice Makers and Freezers Work
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
- Opal nugget ice maker low or no ice. A blocked ice chute can give a false full-bin signal, so clean the Opal per the manual and make sure the bin is fully inserted. Source: GE Appliances - Opal Ice Maker - Troubleshooting
Reading a GE Error Code
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| CI | Check that the ice maker is working properly. 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 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 |
GE Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
What a Freezer Technician Checks
Not sure it is a GE problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Rock Island and freezer repair in Rock Island.
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.
GE Repair Cost Ranges
Most GE ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- 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?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Before the Technician Arrives
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- Any light, code or message on the display
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Rock Island, IL
Most ice maker calls in Rock Island 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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How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Rock Island
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Rock Island, IL
Which Rock Island technicians work on GE?
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Why is my GE refrigerator showing a code?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Rock Island
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Rock Island
Before you call, find the model and serial number on your GE refrigerator or freezer, usually on a label inside the fresh-food section or the freezer door frame. A technician who knows the model can often tell you on the phone what the first visit will involve.