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.
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.
Independent GE Ice Maker Technicians, Bozeman MT
7 repair companies serve Bozeman from within 60 miles. 5 of them are based in Bozeman itself, and the rest are spread across Belgrade (2). The farthest listed company is about 8 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Bozeman mentions GE by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The closest is Lake Appliance Repair, about 0.9 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.0 stars across 7 businesses. Bozeman is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 2 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 3 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 4 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 7 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 1 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 1.1, 1.2 |
At the top of the Bozeman list: Fred's Appliance (1.1 miles away, 4.5 stars from 655 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Lake Appliance Repair (0.9 miles away, 4.7 stars from 517 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (1.2 miles away, 1.0 stars from 1 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Stone's Maytag Service (6.8 miles away, based in Belgrade, 4.7 stars from 17 reviews).
GE Ice and Freezer Features
What a GE Technician Deals With
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
What GE Says to Check First
- 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
GE Ice Maker and Freezer Codes
| 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 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 |
| CI | Check that the ice maker is working properly. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Error, Fault or Function Codes |
GE Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Freezer runs constantly but stays warm
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- Freezer is too cold and freezing everything solid
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Bozeman
Not sure it is a GE problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Bozeman and freezer repair in Bozeman.
Keeping a GE Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- GE suggests 0°F in the freezer and 37°F in the fresh food section for best ice production, lowering the setting one degree every 24 hours if output is low. Source: GE Appliances - Icemaker Troubleshooting Tips
- 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.
GE Repair Cost Ranges
Price the repair before replacing a GE refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 per visit 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
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- The freezer temperature if you have a thermometer
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
What Bozeman Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Bozeman 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 Montana, you can check a license with the Montana DLI Construction Contractor Registration Lookup or report a problem to the Montana Department of Justice, Office of Consumer Protection.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Bozeman
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- 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?
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Bozeman, MT
Should I repair or replace my GE refrigerator?
Why is my GE refrigerator showing a code?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
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Nearby Towns Served From Bozeman
Live outside Bozeman? The same GE ice maker and freezer repair technicians serve Four Corners and Livingston. See each town's own freezer repair listings below.
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Bozeman technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the GE ice maker itself.