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.
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Who Works on GE Ice Makers Near Bay St. Louis
Within 30 miles of Bay St. Louis there are 19 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Slidell (7), Picayune (3), and Bay St Louis (2). A Repair Service is the nearest, roughly 0.5 miles from Bay St. Louis. No company within 90 miles of Bay St. Louis mentions GE by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The 18 rated companies in range average 4.1 stars.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 6 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 19 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 5 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 6 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 3.3, 4.4 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 5 |
Closest matches for Bay St. Louis: Cox Appliance Repair LLC (4.4 miles away, based in Bay St Louis, 4.7 stars from 49 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (23.5 miles away, based in Biloxi, 4.4 stars from 205 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (22.0 miles away, based in Picayune, 4.5 stars from 181 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (18.8 miles away, based in Gulfport, 4.0 stars from 196 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
GE Ice and Freezer Designs
GE ice makers come in several designs, including countertop nugget ice maker (ge profile opal), undercounter ice maker, in-freezer ice maker, and fresh-food compartment ice maker, and each one fails in its own way. On the freezer side, GE sells upright freezer, top-freezer refrigerator, chest freezer, and French door bottom-freezer refrigerator.
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 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
- 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
GE Ice Maker and Freezer Codes
| 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 |
| tF | Not a fault; shows that Turbo Freeze is active. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Error, Fault or Function Codes |
GE Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- Compressor hums but will not start
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Bay St. Louis
Not sure it is a GE problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Bay St. Louis and freezer repair in Bay St. Louis.
Owner Care for GE Ice Makers
- 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
- 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.
GE Repair Cost Ranges
Most GE ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Service call: $70–$120 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- When the water filter was last changed
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
Around Bay St. Louis
Most ice maker calls in Bay St. Louis 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.
Mississippi's State Board of Contractors has no appliance repair classification; it licenses mechanical, HVAC and plumbing contractors, with residential mechanical and plumbing subcontractors required to hold a license. Source: MSBOC: Classifications
In Mississippi, you can check a license with the MSBOC Check A License or report a problem to the Mississippi Attorney General's Office, Consumer Protection Division.
Hiring a Repair Company in Bay St. Louis
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Bay St. Louis, MS
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
What should I do about a GE error code?
How do I reset my ice maker?
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Nearby Towns Served From Bay St. Louis
Live outside Bay St. Louis? The same GE ice maker and freezer repair technicians serve Waveland and Diamondhead. 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 Bay St. Louis technician bring the right parts.