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. Below are independent repair companies serving Brookings, with those that mention GE first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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, Brookings SD
Our data shows 16 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Brookings. 1 of them are based in Brookings itself, and other nearby bases include Sioux Falls (10), Watertown (3), and Estelline (1). Distances run up to about 55 miles. No company within 90 miles of Brookings mentions GE by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The closest is Mr. Appliance of Brookings, about 2.1 miles away. Across 16 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars. Brookings is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Name ice maker work | 1 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 60 miles | 16 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 7 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 9 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 9 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 6 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.1, 19.8, 43.4 |
Closest matches for Brookings: Mr. Appliance of Brookings (2.1 miles away, 4.9 stars from 196 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance (43.8 miles away, based in Watertown, 4.9 stars from 129 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Sioux Falls (54.6 miles away, based in Sioux Falls, 4.8 stars from 668 reviews); Midtek Appliance Repair (54.5 miles away, based in Sioux Falls, 4.8 stars from 589 reviews).
Which GE Ice Maker Do You Have?
Know which GE ice maker you have before you call: GE sells dual ice maker, in-door ice maker, in-freezer ice maker, and undercounter ice maker. On the freezer side, GE sells French door bottom-freezer refrigerator, upright freezer, side-by-side refrigerator, and chest freezer.
GE Lines Technicians Work On
What Makes GE Ice Maker Repairs Different
Depending on the model, the ice maker can sit in the freezer, in the fresh food section or in the fresh food door, and daily output runs roughly 3 to 4.5 pounds by style. Source: GE Appliances - How much ice should I get in a day?
Common GE Ice Maker and Freezer Problems
- Ice maker leaking. Unplug the refrigerator, then check the water line fittings, water valve, fill tube extension and defrost drain, and make sure the unit is level. Source: GE Appliances - Why is my ice maker leaking and dripping water?
- 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 |
| tF | Not a fault; shows that Turbo Freeze is active. 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 |
GE Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
What a Freezer Technician Checks
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in Brookings and freezer repair in Brookings.
Care GE Recommends
- 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.
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:
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Diagnostic fee (often credited toward the repair): $60–$100 per visit Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
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.
What to Have Ready for a GE Call
- When the water filter was last changed
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- Any light, code or message on the display
Local Notes for Brookings
Most ice maker calls in Brookings 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.
The South Dakota Plumbing Commission issues Appliance Contractor and Appliance Installer licenses as plumbing specialty licenses; official pages reviewed did not spell out which appliance work they cover or whether repair alone requires one. Source: South Dakota Plumbing Commission - Licensing
In South Dakota, you can check a license with the South Dakota Plumbing Commission lists of licensees (specialty licensees, including appliance) or report a problem to the South Dakota Attorney General, Division of Consumer Protection.
Hiring a Repair Company in Brookings
- How often do you repair GE ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- 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: Brookings, SD
Do you repair GE standalone freezers too?
How do I find a technician who knows GE ice makers?
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
Related Repair Pages for Brookings
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Brookings
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Write down any code or light your GE display shows and when it appears. It helps a Brookings technician bring the right parts.