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. The Jefferson City list starts with companies that name GE, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
Freezer Repair Near Me is independent and not affiliated with GE. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair GE ice makers and freezers along with other brands.
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Jefferson City
Our data shows 15 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Jefferson City. 6 of them are based in Jefferson City itself, and the rest are spread across Columbia (5), Fulton (2), and Holts Summit (1). Distances run up to about 29 miles. Ricky's Appliance Repair LLC is the nearest, roughly 1.3 miles from Jefferson City. None of the repair companies near Jefferson City name GE in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. The 14 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
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| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 15 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 3 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 3 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 9 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.3, 2.2, 3.1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 5 |
First up for Jefferson City: Sears Appliance Repair (29.3 miles away, based in Columbia, 4.6 stars from 75 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.2 miles away, 4.1 stars from 49 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (21.5 miles away, based in Fulton, 4.5 stars from 38 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Jeff City Appliance Services (3.4 miles away, 4.2 stars from 14 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), fresh-food compartment ice maker, in-door ice maker, and dual ice maker.
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
- 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
GE Ice Maker and Freezer Codes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| dE | The defrost system has not operated properly in the last 24 hours. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator 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 |
GE Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Heavy frost on the back wall or around the door
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in Jefferson City and freezer repair in Jefferson City.
Owner Care for GE Ice Makers
- 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.
What GE Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
A GE ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Thermostat 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?
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- When the water filter was last changed
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- Whether the water dispenser still works
Local Notes for Jefferson City
Most ice maker calls in Jefferson City 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in Jefferson City
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Jefferson City, MO
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Why is my GE refrigerator showing a code?
Should I repair or replace my GE refrigerator?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Jefferson City
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Jefferson City
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Jefferson City technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the GE ice maker itself.