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 Hibbing, with those that mention GE first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Hibbing
We found 9 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Hibbing. 1 of them are based in Hibbing itself, and other nearby bases include Duluth (3), Virginia (1), and Grand Rapids (1). The farthest listed company is about 59 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Hibbing mentions GE by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Bud's Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.3 miles from Hibbing. The 6 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Hibbing is inside its regular service area.
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.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 1 |
|---|---|
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 2 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 9 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.3, 20.2, 29.9 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 2 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 3 |
First up for Hibbing: Sears Appliance Repair (29.9 miles away, based in Grand Rapids, 3.7 stars from 6 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Bud's Appliance Repair (1.3 miles away, 5.0 stars from 2 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Big River Appliance Repair, LLC (30.0 miles away, based in Jacobson, 5.0 stars from 6 reviews); Better Service Duluth Inc (52.8 miles away, based in Esko, 4.9 stars from 55 reviews).
GE Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
Know which GE ice maker you have before you call: GE sells in-door ice maker, undercounter ice maker, fresh-food compartment ice maker, and countertop nugget ice maker (ge profile opal). On the freezer side, GE sells top-freezer refrigerator, chest freezer, upright freezer, and side-by-side refrigerator.
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
- Small or hollow cubes. Replace a clogged filter, make sure the freezer is not below -10°F and check the supply line for kinks or a partly closed saddle valve. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator - Hollow, Mushy, or Small Ice Cubes
- 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
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 |
| 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 |
Signs Your GE Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Hibbing
Not sure it is a GE problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Hibbing and freezer repair in Hibbing.
Care GE Recommends
- 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
- 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?
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:
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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
- Any light, code or message on the display
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
What Hibbing Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Hibbing 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.
Questions to Ask a Hibbing Repair Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Hibbing, MN
Why is my GE refrigerator showing a code?
Should I repair or replace my GE refrigerator?
Do you repair GE standalone freezers too?
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Hibbing technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the GE ice maker itself.