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, Franklin WI
Within 30 miles of Franklin there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Franklin itself, and other nearby bases include Milwaukee (18), Wauwatosa (5), and Brookfield (3). The farthest listed company is about 17 miles out. None of the repair companies near Franklin name GE in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your appliance before booking. Nearest on the list: Premier Franklin Appliance Repair, around 2.1 miles out. The 35 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 32 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 13 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 9 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 13 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.1, 4.4, 4.6 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
First up for Franklin: Mr. Appliance of Milwaukee (7.0 miles away, based in Muskego, 4.9 stars from 1,894 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (8.2 miles away, based in Cudahy, 4.5 stars from 119 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.6 miles away, based in Greendale, 4.4 stars from 110 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (9.1 miles away, based in West Allis, 4.3 stars from 215 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which GE Ice Maker Do You Have?
Know which GE ice maker you have before you call: GE sells fresh-food compartment ice maker, in-door ice maker, dual ice maker, and in-freezer ice maker. Freezer styles include French door bottom-freezer refrigerator, top-freezer refrigerator, chest freezer, and upright freezer.
GE Lines Technicians Work On
How GE Ice Makers and Freezers Work
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
- 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?
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 |
| dE | The defrost system has not operated properly in the last 24 hours. 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 |
When to Call for GE Ice Maker Repair
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Ice will not dispense even though the bucket is full
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Not sure it is a GE problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Franklin and freezer repair in Franklin.
Owner Care for GE Ice Makers
- 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
Price the repair before replacing a GE refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Control board replacement: $300–$650 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Defrost timer: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - 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
- When the water filter was last changed
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- Whether the water dispenser still works
Local Notes for Franklin
Most ice maker calls in Franklin 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.
Wisconsin has no separate appliance repair license; plumbing licensing covers appliances connected to water supply systems, including water heaters, but exempts minor repairs to appliances and repair or replacement of gas or electrical control valves and devices. Source: DSPS: Plumbing License Laws in Wisconsin
In Wisconsin, you can check a license with the Wisconsin DSPS LicensE credential lookup or report a problem to the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP), Bureau of Consumer Protection.
Before You Book in Franklin
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- How often do you repair GE ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Franklin, WI
What causes heavy frost buildup?
How do I find a technician who knows GE ice makers?
Is my GE ice maker worth repairing?
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Franklin technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the GE ice maker itself.