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. The Shiloh 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 Shiloh
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Shiloh. Other nearby bases include St. Louis (15), Belleville (4), and Fairview Heights (3). Distances run up to about 22 miles. The closest is Appliance Repair Ruby, about 2.4 miles away. None of the repair companies near Shiloh name GE in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. The 30 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Shiloh. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 12 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 11 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.4, 3.8, 3.9 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Name freezer work | 1 |
First up for Shiloh: Mr. Appliance of Mid America (4.2 miles away, based in Fairview Heights, 4.8 stars from 1,246 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hoffmann Brothers (17.2 miles away, based in Edwardsville, 4.9 stars from 5,567 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mark's Appliance (16.8 miles away, based in Edwardsville, 4.9 stars from 1,610 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.5 miles away, based in Fairview Heights, 4.3 stars from 242 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
GE Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
GE ice makers come in several designs, including undercounter ice maker, in-door ice maker, countertop nugget ice maker (ge profile opal), and in-freezer ice maker, and each one fails in its own way. On the freezer side, GE sells upright freezer, chest freezer, French door bottom-freezer refrigerator, and top-freezer refrigerator.
GE Ice and Freezer Features
What a GE Technician Deals With
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
On the Opal nugget ice maker, two small sensors at the ice chute entrance detect a full bin and tell the unit when to go into defrost, and they stop working properly when coated with scale. Source: GE Appliances - Opal Ice Maker - Cleaning the Sensor
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 not making ice. First make sure the ice maker is turned on, then confirm the freezer is at 0°F and that clumped ice is not jamming the feeler arm. Source: GE Appliances - Icemaker Troubleshooting Tips
Reading a GE Error Code
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| FF | Freezer temperature has risen too high; check frozen food for thawing. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Error, Fault or Function Codes |
GE Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Shiloh
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Owner Care for GE Ice Makers
- 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
- 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
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 freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it 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?
- Ice maker motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What to Have Ready for a GE Call
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- Any light, code or message on the display
Around Shiloh
Most ice maker calls in Shiloh 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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Questions to Ask a Shiloh Repair Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- How often do you repair GE ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Shiloh, IL
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Do you repair GE standalone freezers too?
Should I repair or replace my GE refrigerator?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
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GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Shiloh
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair for Towns Near Shiloh
Live outside Shiloh? The same GE ice maker and freezer repair technicians serve Mascoutah. 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 Shiloh technician bring the right parts.