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. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions GE and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
Independent listings only: Freezer Repair Near Me is not affiliated with or endorsed by GE. If your appliance is still under manufacturer coverage, contact GE directly.
Who Works on GE Ice Makers Near Gladstone
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Gladstone. The rest are spread across Kansas City (16), Overland Park (7), and Independence (6). No company within 90 miles of Gladstone mentions GE by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Harbor Appliance Repair Advisors is the nearest, roughly 0.9 miles from Gladstone. The 37 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
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.
| Companies within 30 miles | 50 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 7 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 31 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 2.9, 3.1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
| Mention ice makers | 1 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
At the top of the Gladstone list: Appliance Shark (15.4 miles away, based in Prairie Village, 4.9 stars from 118 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Arrowhead Appliance Repair (15.7 miles away, based in Independence, 4.8 stars from 234 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Seniors Electrical and Appliance Repair (3.4 miles away, based in Kansas City, 4.8 stars from 105 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Lee's Summit and Raymore (20.6 miles away, based in Lee's Summit, 4.8 stars from 214 reviews).
GE Ice and Freezer Designs
Know which GE ice maker you have before you call: GE sells undercounter ice maker, in-freezer ice maker, countertop nugget ice maker (ge profile opal), and dual ice maker.
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?
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
What GE Says to Check First
- Freezer warm on the outside. GE says chest freezers shed heat through the cabinet and uprights have case heaters to stop sweating, so a warm exterior is normal if clearance is adequate. Source: GE Appliances - Warm Freezer Exterior
- 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
GE Ice Maker and Freezer Codes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| 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 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 |
When to Call for GE Ice Maker Repair
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
What Gets Fixed on a Gladstone Ice Maker Call
Not sure it is a GE problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Gladstone and freezer repair in Gladstone.
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?
- 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.
Budgeting for a GE Ice Maker Repair
Most GE ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Start relay replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What to Have Ready for a GE Call
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
Around Gladstone
Most ice maker calls in Gladstone 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.
In Missouri, you can report a problem to the Missouri Attorney General's Office, Consumer Protection.
Questions to Ask a Gladstone Repair Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Gladstone, MO
Do you work for GE?
Which Gladstone technicians work on GE?
Can the same technician fix my GE chest or upright freezer?
Why is my GE refrigerator showing a code?
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GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Gladstone
Also Serving Towns Around Gladstone
Live outside Gladstone? The same GE ice maker and freezer repair technicians serve Parkville. See each town's own freezer repair listings below.
Write down any code or light your GE display shows and when it appears. It helps a Gladstone technician bring the right parts.