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 Fairmont 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 Fairmont
Within 60 miles of Fairmont there are 17 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Fairmont, and the rest are spread across Mankato (4), Algona (2), and New Ulm (2). Distances run up to about 56 miles. No company within 90 miles of Fairmont mentions GE by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 0.8 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 15 businesses. Fairmont is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 3 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 7 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 17 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 25.2, 34.3 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 3 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 8 |
First up for Fairmont: Sears Appliance Repair (0.8 miles away, 4.7 stars from 6 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (45.1 miles away, based in New Ulm, 4.7 stars from 41 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (40.5 miles away, based in Algona, 4.4 stars from 15 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Degrood's Appliance (44.8 miles away, based in Mankato, 4.7 stars from 251 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
GE Ice and Freezer Designs
Know which GE ice maker you have before you call: GE sells in-door ice maker, dual ice maker, undercounter ice maker, and fresh-food compartment ice maker. Freezer styles include upright freezer, top-freezer refrigerator, French door bottom-freezer refrigerator, and side-by-side refrigerator.
Know Your GE Ice Maker
What a GE Technician Deals With
Common leak points GE lists for the ice maker are loose water line fittings, a leaking water valve, a leaking fill tube extension and a clogged defrost drain. Source: GE Appliances - Why is my ice maker leaking and dripping water?
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 not freezing. On an upright or chest freezer whose lights work but won't cool, GE says to confirm the control isn't set to OFF before scheduling repair. Source: GE Appliances - Upright & Chest Freezer - Not Working
- Ice maker leaking. Unplug the refrigerator, then check the water line fittings, water valve, fill tube extension and defrost drain, and make sure the unit is level. Source: GE Appliances - Why is my ice maker leaking and dripping water?
What GE Ice and Freezer Codes Mean
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| CI | Check that the ice maker is working properly. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Error, Fault or Function Codes |
| 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 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 |
GE Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Fairmont and freezer repair in Fairmont.
Owner Care for GE Ice Makers
- 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
- 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
A GE ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Any light, code or message on the display
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- When the water filter was last changed
Local Notes for Fairmont
Most ice maker calls in Fairmont 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.
Minnesota has no state license for mechanical contractors or their workers; businesses contracting for gas, heating, cooling or refrigeration work file a mechanical contractor bond with the Department of Labor and Industry, and some cities require their own licenses or competency cards. Source: DLI: Mechanical contractor bond requirements
In Minnesota, you can check a license with the DLI License and Registration Lookup or report a problem to the Minnesota Attorney General's Office, Consumer Assistance.
Hiring a Repair Company in Fairmont
- How often do you repair GE ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Fairmont, MN
Do you work for GE?
Do you repair GE standalone freezers too?
What causes heavy frost buildup?
How do I reset my ice maker?
More Freezer and Ice Maker Repair in Fairmont, MN
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Fairmont
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Fairmont technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the GE ice maker itself.