GE owners in Augusta usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions GE and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
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Who Works on GE Ice Makers Near Augusta
27 repair companies serve Augusta from within 30 miles. 15 of them are based in Augusta itself, and other nearby bases include Aiken (4), North Augusta (2), and Clearwater (2). The closest is Young Brothers Appliance Service, about 5.9 miles away. No company within 90 miles of Augusta mentions GE by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The 14 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
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| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 4 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 27 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 4 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 4 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 12 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 5.9, 6.5, 6.5 |
The leading options for Augusta are Beech Island Appliance Service Co. (11.2 miles away, based in Beech Island, 4.9 stars from 159 reviews); Mr. Appliance of West Augusta (11.3 miles away, 4.1 stars from 735 reviews); Atomic Tech (6.5 miles away, 4.8 stars from 2,033 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (6.7 miles away, 4.5 stars from 46 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which GE Ice Maker Do You Have?
GE ice makers come in several designs, including in-door ice maker, in-freezer ice maker, countertop nugget ice maker (ge profile opal), and fresh-food compartment ice maker, and each one fails in its own way. On the freezer side, GE sells side-by-side refrigerator, French door bottom-freezer refrigerator, chest freezer, and upright freezer.
GE Lines Technicians Work On
How GE Ice Makers and Freezers Work
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?
Common GE Ice Maker and Freezer Problems
- 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
- Freezer warm on the outside. GE says chest freezers shed heat through the cabinet and uprights have case heaters to stop sweating, so a warm exterior is normal if clearance is adequate. Source: GE Appliances - Warm Freezer Exterior
GE Ice Maker and Freezer Codes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| tF | Not a fault; shows that Turbo Freeze is active. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Error, Fault or Function Codes |
| CI | Check that the ice maker is working properly. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Error, Fault or Function Codes |
| E and 8 | On an upright freezer control, the temperature sensor (thermistor) is shorted; needs service if a 30-second power reset doesn't clear it. Source: GE Appliances - Freezer Error, Fault or Function Codes |
GE Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Compressor hums but will not start
- Clicking, buzzing or a loud fan
- Door or lid does not seal or pops back open
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Augusta
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Care GE Recommends
- 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?
- 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
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:
- Water filter replacement (professional): $85–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer 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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- When the water filter was last changed
- Any light, code or message on the display
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Augusta, GA
Most ice maker calls in Augusta 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.
Georgia has no appliance repair license; the Secretary of State's construction-related licensing boards cover conditioned air, electrical, plumbing, low voltage, utility and residential/general contractors, with no separate appliance category. Source: Georgia Licensing Boards (Georgia Secretary of State)
In Georgia, you can check a license with the Georgia Secretary of State Licensing Division License Lookup or report a problem to the Georgia Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division.
Questions to Ask a Augusta Repair Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Augusta, GA
Should I repair or replace my GE refrigerator?
Is there a reset button on my ice maker?
Why is my GE refrigerator showing a code?
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GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair for Towns Near Augusta
The technicians listed for Augusta also cover smaller towns nearby, including Waynesboro. If you are in one of them, the companies above are your closest GE ice maker and freezer repair options, and our helpline covers you too.
Before you call, find the model and serial number on your GE refrigerator or freezer, usually on a label inside the fresh-food section or the freezer door frame. A technician who knows the model can often tell you on the phone what the first visit will involve.