A GE ice maker shares its basic needs with every other ice maker, cold air, water and a working mechanism, but where it sits, how it is reset and the codes it shows are specific to the brand and model. The Decatur 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 Decatur
25 repair companies serve Decatur from within 30 miles. 1 of them are based in Decatur itself, and other nearby bases include Fort Wayne (22), Craigville (1), and Huntington (1). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Decatur mentions GE by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. MASCo. - Major Appliance Service Co. is the nearest, roughly 2.6 miles from Decatur. The 23 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 11 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 25 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 5 |
| Mention freezers | 1 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.6, 9.2, 16.3 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 2 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 6 |
The leading options for Decatur are Brook-Mill Appliance Repair (23.8 miles away, based in Fort Wayne, 4.3 stars from 104 reviews); MASCo. - Major Appliance Service Co. (2.6 miles away, 5.0 stars from 61 reviews); Rader's Refrigeration & Appliance Service (Larry Rader) (29.5 miles away, based in Huntington, 4.6 stars from 53 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (22.7 miles away, based in Fort Wayne, 4.3 stars from 162 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which GE Ice Maker Do You Have?
GE ice makers come in several designs, including undercounter ice maker, in-freezer ice maker, dual ice maker, and countertop nugget ice maker (ge profile opal), and each one fails in its own way.
GE Ice and Freezer Features
How GE Ice Makers and Freezers Work
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
Common GE Ice Maker and Freezer Problems
- 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
- 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
GE Ice Maker and Freezer Codes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| E and 9 | On an upright freezer control, the thermistor circuit is open; needs service if a 30-second power reset doesn't clear it. 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 |
| 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 |
Signs Your GE Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
What Gets Fixed on a Decatur Ice Maker Call
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in Decatur and freezer repair in Decatur.
Care GE Recommends
- 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
- 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
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:
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it 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?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- When the water filter was last changed
- Any light, code or message on the display
Around Decatur
Most ice maker calls in Decatur 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 Decatur
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Decatur, IN
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
Should I repair or replace my GE refrigerator?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
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Also Serving Towns Around Decatur
The technicians listed for Decatur also cover smaller towns nearby, including Berne. 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.
Write down any code or light your GE display shows and when it appears. It helps a Decatur technician bring the right parts.