GE owners in Jacksonville usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. The Jacksonville list starts with companies that name GE, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on ice makers and freezers.
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, Jacksonville NC
Within 60 miles of Jacksonville there are 36 appliance repair companies in our data. 5 list an address in Jacksonville, and the rest are spread across Wilmington (11), New Bern (3), and Goldsboro (3). The farthest listed company is about 60 miles out. None of the repair companies near Jacksonville 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: Sears Appliance Repair, around 2.7 miles out. The 29 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Jacksonville is inside its regular service area.
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.
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 36 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.7, 3.6, 3.7 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 18 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 9 |
Closest matches for Jacksonville: Sears Appliance Repair (2.7 miles away, 4.6 stars from 234 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Aaron’s Appliance Repair (JACKSONVILLE) (4.6 miles away, 4.0 stars from 64 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.0 miles away, based in Midway Park, 4.3 stars from 83 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Cavalry Appliance Service (30.8 miles away, based in New Bern, 4.9 stars from 535 reviews).
Know Your GE Ice Maker
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?
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
- Ice maker not making ice. First make sure the ice maker is turned on, then confirm the freezer is at 0°F and that clumped ice is not jamming the feeler arm. Source: GE Appliances - Icemaker Troubleshooting Tips
Reading a GE Error Code
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| tF | Not a fault; shows that Turbo Freeze is active. 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 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
- Water dispenser works but the ice maker does not
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
What an Ice Maker Technician Checks
Not sure it is a GE problem? The general pages cover every brand: ice maker repair in Jacksonville and freezer repair in Jacksonville.
Keeping a GE Ice Maker and Freezer Running
- 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
- 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.
What GE Ice Maker and Freezer Repairs Cost
Most GE ice maker and freezer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Upright freezer repair: $50–$500 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?
- Door gasket replacement: $150–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Thermostat replacement: $75–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
- Typical freezer repair: $135–$353 Source: Thumbtack - How much do freezer repairs cost?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit 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
- Whether the ice maker is in the door, in the freezer or both
- Any light, code or message on the display
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the fresh-food section
What Jacksonville Owners Should Know
Most ice maker calls in Jacksonville 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.
Questions to Ask a Jacksonville Repair Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair FAQs: Jacksonville, NC
Why is there so much frost in my freezer?
Why is my GE refrigerator showing a code?
Which Jacksonville technicians work on GE?
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GE Ice Maker & Freezer Repair for Towns Near Jacksonville
The technicians listed for Jacksonville also cover smaller towns nearby, including Half Moon. 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.
Note whether the water dispenser still works and what temperature the freezer holds. It tells a Jacksonville technician whether to look at water supply, cold air or the GE ice maker itself.