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 Bloomington list starts with companies that name GE, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
Freezer Repair Near Me is independent and not affiliated with GE. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair GE ice makers and freezers along with other brands.
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Bloomington
40 repair companies serve Bloomington from within 60 miles. 8 list an address in Bloomington, and other nearby bases include Greenwood (12), Indianapolis (7), and Martinsville (2). The closest is Mc Garry Appliance., about 0.5 miles away. Of those, 1 mentions GE by name. The 35 rated companies in range average 4.1 stars. Bloomington is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Companies within 60 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 23 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 24 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 0.7, 1.3 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 36 |
| Name freezer work | 1 |
| Mention GE | 1 |
At the top of the Bloomington list: General Electric Co (73.8 miles away, based in Jeffersonville, 4.0 stars from 38 reviews); Service Resource (6.4 miles away, 4.9 stars from 14 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mike's Custom Service (5.6 miles away, 4.4 stars from 8 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (1.8 miles away, 1.0 stars from 3 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
GE Ice and Freezer Designs
Know which GE ice maker you have before you call: GE sells fresh-food compartment ice maker, dual ice maker, countertop nugget ice maker (ge profile opal), and in-door ice maker. Freezer styles include chest freezer, side-by-side refrigerator, upright freezer, and top-freezer refrigerator.
Know Your GE Ice Maker
What Makes GE Ice Maker Repairs Different
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 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
- 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
- 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 |
|---|---|
| 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
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
What a Freezer Technician Checks
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in Bloomington and freezer repair in Bloomington.
Owner Care for GE Ice Makers
- 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
- 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
Brand guides: GE Ice Maker Not Working: What to Check.
GE Repair Cost Ranges
A GE ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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
- When the water filter was last changed
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- Any light, code or message on the display
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Bloomington, IN
Most ice maker calls in Bloomington 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 Indiana, you can check a license with the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency License Verification or report a problem to the Indiana Attorney General Consumer Protection Division.
Questions to Ask a Bloomington Repair Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Bloomington, IN
What causes heavy frost buildup?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
How do I reset my ice maker?
Can the same technician fix my GE chest or upright freezer?
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Nearby Towns Served From Bloomington
The technicians listed for Bloomington also cover smaller towns nearby, including Ellettsville. 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.
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Bloomington technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the GE ice maker itself.