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. Below are independent repair companies serving Grand Rapids, with those that mention GE first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Grand Rapids
5 repair companies serve Grand Rapids from within 60 miles. 1 list an address in Grand Rapids, and other nearby bases include Jacobson (1), Hibbing (1), and Virginia (1). No company within 90 miles of Grand Rapids mentions GE by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.4 miles from Grand Rapids. Across 4 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Grand Rapids is inside its regular service area.
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| Listed as refrigerator repair | 1 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 1 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.4, 20.1, 30.4 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 1 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 5 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 2 |
Closest matches for Grand Rapids: Sears Appliance Repair (1.4 miles away, 3.7 stars from 6 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Big River Appliance Repair, LLC (20.1 miles away, based in Jacobson, 5.0 stars from 6 reviews); Bud's Appliance Repair (30.4 miles away, based in Hibbing, 5.0 stars from 2 reviews, lists Saturday hours); LAMMERS APPLIANCE REPAIR LLC (50.8 miles away, based in Aitkin, 4.7 stars from 12 reviews).
GE Ice and Freezer Designs
Know which GE ice maker you have before you call: GE sells in-door ice maker, in-freezer ice maker, dual ice maker, and countertop nugget ice maker (ge profile opal). On the freezer side, GE sells top-freezer refrigerator, side-by-side refrigerator, chest freezer, and upright freezer.
GE Lines Technicians Work On
How GE Ice Makers and Freezers Work
Depending on the model, the ice maker can sit in the freezer, in the fresh food section or in the fresh food door, and daily output runs roughly 3 to 4.5 pounds by style. Source: GE Appliances - How much ice should I get in a day?
Common GE Ice Maker and Freezer Problems
- 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
- 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 |
|---|---|
| FF | Freezer temperature has risen too high; check frozen food for thawing. 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 |
| CI | Check that the ice maker is working properly. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Error, Fault or Function Codes |
Signs Your GE Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- No ice at all, or only a few cubes a day
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
Not sure it is a GE problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Grand Rapids and freezer repair in Grand Rapids.
Owner Care for GE Ice Makers
- Keeping the freezer about three-quarters full helps the ice maker run efficiently and hold temperature. Source: GE Appliances - How much ice should I get in a day?
- 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.
Budgeting for a GE Ice Maker Repair
Price the repair before replacing a GE refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 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?
- 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 motor repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- 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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
Local Notes for Grand Rapids
Most ice maker calls in Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Grand Rapids, MN
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Should I repair or replace my GE refrigerator?
How do I reset my ice maker?
Do you work for GE?
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Grand Rapids technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the GE ice maker itself.