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. Below are independent repair companies serving Hickory, with those that mention GE first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
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.
Who Works on GE Ice Makers Near Hickory
19 repair companies serve Hickory from within 30 miles. 5 list an address in Hickory, and other nearby bases include Mooresville (4), Newton (2), and Morganton (2). The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 2.8 miles away. No company within 90 miles of Hickory mentions GE by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 19 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Hickory. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your appliance.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 7 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 7 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.8, 3.1, 3.9 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 13 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 19 |
At the top of the Hickory list: A1 Appliance Repair Hickory (3.1 miles away, 5.0 stars from 29 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.8 miles away, 4.5 stars from 157 reviews, lists Saturday hours); LKN Appliance Repair (24.4 miles away, based in Denver, 5.0 stars from 97 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (22.0 miles away, based in Morganton, 4.6 stars from 117 reviews).
GE Ice Makers and Freezers Technicians See
GE ice makers come in several designs, including in-freezer ice maker, countertop nugget ice maker (ge profile opal), undercounter ice maker, and dual ice maker, and each one fails in its own way. On the freezer side, GE sells French door bottom-freezer refrigerator, chest freezer, top-freezer refrigerator, and side-by-side refrigerator.
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
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?
Common GE Ice Maker and Freezer Problems
- 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
- 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
What GE Ice and Freezer Codes Mean
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| CI | Check that the ice maker is working properly. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator 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 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 |
Signs Your GE Ice Maker Needs a Technician
- Water leaking from the ice maker or dispenser
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Not sure it is a GE problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Hickory and freezer repair in Hickory.
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
Price the repair before replacing a GE refrigerator or freezer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- 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?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical freezer repair: $250–$500 Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
50 percent rule: repair if the quote is under half the price of a comparable new unit; otherwise lean toward replacing. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Before the Technician Arrives
- When the water filter was last changed
- Whether the water dispenser still works
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
Freezer and Ice Maker Notes for Hickory, NC
Most ice maker calls in Hickory 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.
North Carolina has no license specific to appliance repair; work on gas appliances, fuel piping and heating equipment is regulated by the State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating, and Fire Sprinkler Contractors, with an exemption for minor repairs that don't change fuel type, venting or piping. Source: N.C. Gen. Stat. § 87-21 (NC General Assembly)
In North Carolina, you can check a license with the NC Plumbing, Heating and Fire Sprinkler Board public license search or report a problem to the North Carolina Department of Justice, Consumer Protection Division.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Hickory
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- How often do you repair GE ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Hickory, NC
Is this GE customer service?
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
How do I find a technician who knows GE ice makers?
Do you repair GE standalone freezers too?
Related Repair Pages for Hickory
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair in Nearby Cities
Also Serving Towns Around Hickory
GE ice maker and freezer repair for St. Stephens and Taylorsville is handled by the same companies listed for Hickory. Each town also has its own freezer repair page with the nearest companies:
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Hickory technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the GE ice maker itself.