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.
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Who Works on GE Ice Makers Near St. Simons
We found 36 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of St. Simons. The rest are spread across Brunswick (7), Savannah (7), and Jacksonville (5). Distances run up to about 60 miles. No company within 90 miles of St. Simons mentions GE by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Nearest on the list: New Legacy Appliance Repair LLC, around 6.1 miles out. The 31 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars. St. Simons is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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.
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 11 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 10 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 19 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 14 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 36 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 6.1, 6.6, 6.6 |
At the top of the St. Simons list: Sears Appliance Repair (6.7 miles away, based in Brunswick, 4.4 stars from 112 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Frazier's Appliance & Refrigeration (42.0 miles away, based in Jesup, 4.8 stars from 176 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hedlund Appliance Service (59.3 miles away, based in Jacksonville, 4.9 stars from 206 reviews, lists Saturday hours); J B and Sons Appliance Repair (9.8 miles away, based in Brunswick, 4.9 stars from 283 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
GE Ice and Freezer Designs
GE ice makers come in several designs, including fresh-food compartment ice maker, in-door ice maker, countertop nugget ice maker (ge profile opal), and undercounter ice maker, and each one fails in its own way. Freezer styles include top-freezer refrigerator, upright freezer, side-by-side refrigerator, and chest freezer.
GE Lines Technicians Work On
How GE Ice Makers and Freezers Work
The icemaker fills from the rear while its thermostat sits at the front cube, so a slow fill or a freezer colder than about -10°F can eject the rear cubes before they are solid and leave them hollow. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator - Hollow, Mushy, or Small Ice Cubes
Common GE Ice Maker and Freezer Problems
- 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
- 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
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 |
| 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 |
| CI | Check that the ice maker is working properly. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Error, Fault or Function Codes |
GE Freezer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Chest freezer exterior feels hot to the touch for a long time
- An error code or temperature alarm
- Water pooling under or inside the freezer
Inside a Freezer Repair Visit
Compare with technicians who work on every brand: ice maker repair in St. Simons and freezer repair in St. Simons.
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
- Most GE upright and chest freezers need at least 3 inches of clearance on the top and sides for airflow, and a warm cabinet exterior is normal on both types. Source: GE Appliances - Warm Freezer Exterior
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:
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- Fan replacement (evaporator or condenser): $100–$300 Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
- Repair ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical freezer repair: $100–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Diagnostic fee (often deducted from the final bill): $50–$100 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.
What to Have Ready for a GE Call
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- Any light, code or message on the display
Local Notes for St. Simons
Most ice maker calls in St. Simons 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.
Hiring a Repair Company in St. Simons
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: St. Simons, GA
How do I find a technician who knows GE ice makers?
Is this GE customer service?
How do I reset my ice maker?
Can the same technician fix my GE chest or upright freezer?
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Write down any code or light your GE display shows and when it appears. It helps a St. Simons technician bring the right parts.