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.
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GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Roscoe
Within 30 miles of Roscoe there are 30 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 of them are based in Roscoe itself, and other nearby bases include Rockford (9), Janesville (4), and Belvidere (3). Distances run up to about 28 miles. Nearest on the list: Home Appliance Services Inc, around 1.1 miles out. None of the repair companies near Roscoe name GE in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Across 24 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Roscoe. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.1, 1.4, 2.9 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 7 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 16 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 4 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 6 |
| Mention ice makers | 1 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 30 |
The leading options for Roscoe are Sears Appliance Repair (12.5 miles away, based in Rockford, 4.5 stars from 211 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ramsdell's Appliance Repair (18.2 miles away, based in Janesville, 5.0 stars from 17 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (19.9 miles away, based in Janesville, 4.4 stars from 232 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (14.5 miles away, based in Rockford, 4.3 stars from 78 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
GE Ice and Freezer Designs
GE ice makers come in several designs, including fresh-food compartment ice maker, in-door ice maker, in-freezer ice maker, and dual ice maker, and each one fails in its own way.
GE Lines Technicians Work On
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
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
- 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
What GE Ice and Freezer Codes Mean
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| dE | The defrost system has not operated properly in the last 24 hours. 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 |
| CI | Check that the ice maker is working properly. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Error, Fault or Function Codes |
GE Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Compressor hums but will not start
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Roscoe and freezer repair in Roscoe.
Care GE Recommends
- GE suggests 0°F in the freezer and 37°F in the fresh food section for best ice production, lowering the setting one degree every 24 hours if output is low. Source: GE Appliances - Icemaker Troubleshooting Tips
- 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:
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 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
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour 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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- When the water filter was last changed
- Any light, code or message on the display
Around Roscoe
Most ice maker calls in Roscoe 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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Before You Book in Roscoe
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Roscoe, IL
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Also Serving Towns Around Roscoe
Live outside Roscoe? The same GE ice maker and freezer repair technicians serve Rockton and South Beloit. See each town's own freezer repair listings below.
Write down any code or light your GE display shows and when it appears. It helps a Roscoe technician bring the right parts.