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.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with GE, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Who Works on GE Ice Makers Near Ishpeming
We found 5 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Ishpeming. The rest are spread across Marquette (1), Skandia (1), and Kingsford (1). Distances run up to about 59 miles. 1 lists GE specifically. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 12.1 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 3.7 stars across 5 businesses. Ishpeming is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 3 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 5 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 3 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 3 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 1 |
| Mention GE | 1 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 12.1, 20.2, 51.2 |
Closest matches for Ishpeming: Sears Appliance Repair (12.1 miles away, based in Marquette, 4.4 stars from 46 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (57.8 miles away, based in Escanaba, 4.7 stars from 14 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (51.2 miles away, based in Kingsford, 4.3 stars from 25 reviews, lists Saturday hours); J&H Enterprises of Marquette llc (20.2 miles away, based in Skandia, 1.0 stars from 3 reviews).
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
- 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 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 |
| 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 |
When to Call for GE Ice Maker Repair
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
- Ice clumping in the bucket
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
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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
- 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.
Budgeting for a GE Ice Maker Repair
Price the repair before replacing a GE refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Technician labor: $100–$250 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
For a newer built-in ice maker, replacing just the failed motor may be the best option, while on some older units a motor costs about as much as a new ice maker. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
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
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- Whether the water dispenser still works
What Ishpeming Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Ishpeming 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.
Michigan's licensing lists no separate appliance repair license; gas, heating and refrigeration service work is licensed by work classification under the state mechanical contractor license. Source: LARA: Mechanical Examination, Licensing/Registration & Application Information
In Michigan, you can check a license with the LARA Find / Verify a BCC Licensed Professional or Business or report a problem to the Michigan Department of Attorney General, Consumer Protection.
Questions to Ask a Ishpeming Repair Technician
- How often do you repair GE ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Ishpeming, MI
What should I do about a GE error code?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
How do I find a technician who knows GE ice makers?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Ishpeming, MI
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Ishpeming
Write down any code or light your GE display shows and when it appears. It helps a Ishpeming technician bring the right parts.