GE owners in Laurel usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. Below are independent repair companies serving Laurel, 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.
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair Near Laurel
Within 60 miles of Laurel there are 12 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Laurel itself, and the rest are spread across Meridian (4), Hattiesburg (3), and Columbia (2). Distances run up to about 55 miles. No company within 90 miles of Laurel mentions GE by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Stringer Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 9.2 miles from Laurel. Across 11 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Laurel is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Laurel. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Listing Saturday hours | 5 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 6 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 12 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 9.2, 21.0, 27.0 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 3 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 3 |
Closest matches for Laurel: Sears Appliance Repair (53.4 miles away, based in Meridian, 4.7 stars from 138 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Knight's Appliance Repair (21.0 miles away, based in Petal, 4.9 stars from 15 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Brackman Service Company (27.0 miles away, based in Hattiesburg, 4.8 stars from 20 reviews); Stringer Appliance Repair (9.2 miles away, 4.9 stars from 9 reviews).
GE Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
Know which GE ice maker you have before you call: GE sells dual ice maker, in-freezer ice maker, undercounter ice maker, and fresh-food compartment ice maker. Freezer styles include side-by-side refrigerator, French door bottom-freezer refrigerator, top-freezer refrigerator, and upright freezer.
GE Lines Technicians Work On
What Makes GE Ice Maker Repairs Different
On the Opal nugget ice maker, two small sensors at the ice chute entrance detect a full bin and tell the unit when to go into defrost, and they stop working properly when coated with scale. Source: GE Appliances - Opal Ice Maker - Cleaning the Sensor
GE Symptoms and First Checks
- 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
- 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
Reading a GE Error Code
| 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 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 |
| 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 |
Signs Your GE Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice tastes or smells off
How a Freezer Service Call Usually Goes in Laurel
Not sure it is a GE problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Laurel and freezer repair in Laurel.
Care GE Recommends
- 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:
- Water dispenser repair: $170–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a refrigerator?
- 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?
- Evaporator fan motor (defrost motor): $100–$440 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator 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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
- When the water filter was last changed
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Laurel, MS
Most ice maker calls in Laurel 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.
Mississippi's State Board of Contractors has no appliance repair classification; it licenses mechanical, HVAC and plumbing contractors, with residential mechanical and plumbing subcontractors required to hold a license. Source: MSBOC: Classifications
In Mississippi, you can check a license with the MSBOC Check A License or report a problem to the Mississippi Attorney General's Office, Consumer Protection Division.
Questions to Ask a Laurel Repair Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Laurel, MS
Why are my ice cubes small or hollow?
Is my GE ice maker worth repairing?
Can the same technician fix my GE chest or upright freezer?
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Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Laurel technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the GE ice maker itself.