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.
Independent GE Ice Maker Technicians, Shoreview MN
Within 30 miles of Shoreview there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Minneapolis (10), St Paul (9), and Blaine (5). Distances run up to about 13 miles. No company within 90 miles of Shoreview 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: Faithful Home Appliance Specialists, around 2.1 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 24 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Shoreview. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 47 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 10 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 21 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.1, 3.4, 4.0 |
First up for Shoreview: Omega Force Appliance Repair (9.1 miles away, based in St Paul, 4.9 stars from 678 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Omega Force Appliance Repair (6.6 miles away, based in Fridley, 4.7 stars from 105 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Shortie's Appliances (9.1 miles away, based in Oakdale, 4.7 stars from 178 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.6 miles away, based in Maplewood, 4.5 stars from 235 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
GE Ice and Freezer Features
What a GE Technician Deals With
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
What GE Ice and Freezer Codes Mean
| 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 |
| 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 |
GE Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Shoreview
Not sure it is a GE problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Shoreview and freezer repair in Shoreview.
Keeping a GE Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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?
- 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
Brand guides: GE Ice Maker Not Working: What to Check.
What GE Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing a GE refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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 brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- Any light, code or message on the display
- When the water filter was last changed
Local Notes for Shoreview
Most ice maker calls in Shoreview 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.
Before You Book in Shoreview
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- How often do you repair GE ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Shoreview, MN
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
What should I do about a GE error code?
Is my GE ice maker worth repairing?
Can the same technician fix my GE chest or upright freezer?
Related Repair Pages for Shoreview
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GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair for Towns Near Shoreview
GE ice maker and freezer repair for North Oaks is handled by the same companies listed for Shoreview. Each town also has its own freezer repair page with the nearest companies:
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Shoreview technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the GE ice maker itself.