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. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions GE and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with GE, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Who Works on GE Ice Makers Near Mitchell
We found 8 appliance repair companies within 66 miles of Mitchell. 2 list an address in Mitchell, and other nearby bases include Sioux Falls (3), Yankton (2), and Corsica (1). Karl's TV, Audio & Appliance Mitchell is the nearest, roughly 0.7 miles from Mitchell. No company within 90 miles of Mitchell mentions GE by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The 8 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Mitchell is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Mitchell. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 5 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 2.5, 28.2 |
| Companies within 66 miles | 8 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 3 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 4 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 3 |
First up for Mitchell: Sears Appliance Repair (2.5 miles away, 4.5 stars from 2 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Sioux Falls (65.1 miles away, based in Sioux Falls, 4.8 stars from 668 reviews); Karl's TV, Audio & Appliance Mitchell (0.7 miles away, 4.0 stars from 32 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Center (28.2 miles away, based in Corsica, 5.0 stars from 3 reviews).
Which GE Ice Maker Do You Have?
GE ice makers come in several designs, including countertop nugget ice maker (ge profile opal), fresh-food compartment ice maker, in-freezer ice maker, and in-door ice maker, and each one fails in its own way. On the freezer side, GE sells upright freezer, top-freezer refrigerator, side-by-side refrigerator, and chest freezer.
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?
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?
GE Symptoms and First Checks
- 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Food is soft or ice cream will not stay firm
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Not sure it is a GE problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Mitchell and freezer repair in Mitchell.
Owner Care for GE Ice Makers
- 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
- 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.
What GE Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing a GE refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Compressor replacement: $400–$800 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Deep freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Repair a freezer under ten years old when the repair costs less than half the price of a new one; near ten years old, consider replacing. Source: Fixr - How much does it 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
- Any light, code or message on the display
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- When the water filter was last changed
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Mitchell, SD
Most ice maker calls in Mitchell 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 Mitchell
- 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: Mitchell, SD
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
What causes heavy frost buildup?
Is my GE ice maker worth repairing?
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GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Mitchell
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Mitchell technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the GE ice maker itself.