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. Below are independent repair companies serving Spearfish, with those that mention GE first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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 Spearfish
Our data shows 7 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Spearfish. 2 of them are based in Spearfish itself, and the rest are spread across Rapid City (5). Distances run up to about 43 miles. None of the repair companies near Spearfish name GE in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. T & W Appliance LLC is the nearest, roughly 1.5 miles from Spearfish. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 5 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Spearfish is inside its regular service area.
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.
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 7 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 3 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 3 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 4 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 3 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.5, 2.0, 38.2 |
First up for Spearfish: Sears Appliance Repair (2.0 miles away, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Services (43.0 miles away, based in Rapid City, 4.9 stars from 279 reviews); T & W Appliance LLC (1.5 miles away, 4.7 stars from 28 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (41.6 miles away, based in Rapid City, lists Saturday hours).
GE Lines Technicians Work On
What a GE Technician Deals With
GE says the icemaker mold has to get down to about 16°F before a cycle will start, so a warm freezer slows or stops ice production. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator - Icemaker Not Producing Ice
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
- 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?
- Opal nugget ice maker low or no ice. A blocked ice chute can give a false full-bin signal, so clean the Opal per the manual and make sure the bin is fully inserted. Source: GE Appliances - Opal Ice Maker - Troubleshooting
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 |
| tF | Not a fault; shows that Turbo Freeze is active. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Error, Fault or Function Codes |
Signs Your GE Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in Spearfish
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Keeping a GE Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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
- 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
Brand guides: GE Ice Maker Not Working: What to Check.
Budgeting for a GE Ice Maker Repair
A GE ice maker or freezer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 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?
- Service call: $45–$150 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- 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 Spearfish, SD
Most ice maker calls in Spearfish 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.
Before You Book in Spearfish
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Spearfish, SD
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
Can the same technician fix my GE chest or upright freezer?
How do I find a technician who knows GE ice makers?
Is my GE ice maker worth repairing?
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GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Spearfish
Nearby Towns Served From Spearfish
Live outside Spearfish? The same GE ice maker and freezer repair technicians serve Belle Fourche and Sturgis. 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 Spearfish technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the GE ice maker itself.