Most GE ice maker and freezer repairs in Winona involve the same few systems: water supply and the inlet valve, the ice maker assembly, fans, the defrost system and the controls. Below are independent repair companies serving Winona, with those that mention GE first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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Who Works on GE Ice Makers Near Winona
We found 26 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Winona. 1 list an address in Winona, and other nearby bases include Eau Claire (6), Rochester (5), and La Crosse (4). The farthest listed company is about 58 miles out. Nearest on the list: Benedict Sales & Service - Winona branch, around 1.2 miles out. None of the repair companies near Winona name GE in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Across 24 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars. Winona is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 9 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 13 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 26 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 9 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.2, 25.3, 26.5 |
The leading options for Winona are Med City Appliance Repair (39.0 miles away, based in Rochester, 5.0 stars from 99 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Rochester, MN (39.3 miles away, based in Rochester, 4.7 stars from 222 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (28.4 miles away, based in La Crosse, 4.2 stars from 89 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Benedict Sales & Service - Winona branch (1.2 miles away, 4.6 stars from 9 reviews).
GE Ice and Freezer Designs
Know which GE ice maker you have before you call: GE sells countertop nugget ice maker (ge profile opal), dual ice maker, undercounter ice maker, and in-door ice maker.
GE Lines Technicians Work On
What Makes GE Ice Maker Repairs Different
The icemaker fills from the rear while its thermostat sits at the front cube, so a slow fill or a freezer colder than about -10°F can eject the rear cubes before they are solid and leave them hollow. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator - Hollow, Mushy, or Small Ice Cubes
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?
Common GE Ice Maker and Freezer Problems
- 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
- 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
Reading a GE Error Code
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| dE | The defrost system has not operated properly in the last 24 hours. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator 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 |
| tF | Not a fault; shows that Turbo Freeze is active. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Error, Fault or Function Codes |
When to Call for GE Ice Maker Repair
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Winona
More local options for any brand: ice maker repair in Winona and freezer repair in Winona.
Care GE Recommends
- 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
- 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 dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Deep freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Refrigerant recharge (regassing): $200–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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
- Any light, code or message on the display
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Winona, MN
Most ice maker calls in Winona 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.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Winona
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Winona, MN
Do you repair GE standalone freezers too?
Do you work for GE?
What causes heavy frost buildup?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Winona
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Winona
Write down any code or light your GE display shows and when it appears. It helps a Winona technician bring the right parts.